2009–2010 - Grove City College

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DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
Dr. Spradley, Chair; Mr. DiQuattro, Dr. R. Trammell.
Course Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy (PHIL) (30 hours)
Core Requirements: (24 hours)
Philosophy 161, 191, 201, 334, 339, and 380.
Choose one course from: Philosophy 336 or 371.
Choose one course from: Philosophy 361 or 362.
Major Electives: (6 hours) Choose two courses from:
Philosophy 211, 243, 251, 255, 271, 290, 310, 311, 312, 340, 390, Political Science
255, 256, Psychology 220, 320, or Religion 261.
Courses that count in the PHIL major quality point average (MQPA):
All courses with “PHIL” prefix, POLS 255, POLS 256, PSYC 220, PSYC 320, and
RELI 261. A minimum MQPA of 2.00 is required to graduate.
Students are expected to contact their advisors for a detailed schedule of courses recommended
to meet requirements for a major.
Developing information literacy and writing skills in the study of Philosophy involves
gaining proficiency in doing research in great philosophical thinkers and ideas sufficient for
the writing of clear, well-supported research and critical analysis papers in the major. To
this end, the required course Philosophy 334 Plato and Aristotle will be used as a Writing
Intensive and Information Literacy course. Professional speaking skills are also essential in
preparing Philosophy students for graduate school and/or a career, and Philosophy 339
Modern Philosophy or Philosophy 371 20th Century Philosophy provide instruction as
Speaking Intensive courses.
Course Requirements for a minor in Philosophy (18 hours)
A minor in Philosophy will consist of any eighteen hours of Philosophy courses. A
maximum of three credits of independent study in Philosophy may count toward the minor.
Course Requirements for a minor in Political Philosophy and Theology (18 hours)
This minor will focus on topics in political philosophy and theology. The broadest
issues explore what is the good society, the good person, and the good life, as well as issues
concerning justice and political ethics. These issues quickly lead to a myriad of sub issues,
among them our views of human nature, personal freedom, the meaning of life, and what
defines a good government.
Core Requirements (12 hours):
Philosophy 310; Political Science 255, 256; and Religion 220.
Elective Requirements (6 hours):
Two courses from: Philosophy 191, 362, 380; Political Science 206, 350, or 354.