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Philosophy Program and Requirements
Philosophy, broadly defined, is the systematic inquiry into some of the problems of human existence. These problems are ones which cannot be dealt with by the methods of the sciences, and ones whose structures are based strictly on rational argument. In this sense, the study of philosophy, through the broad humanistic background that it provides, has always been an essential, perhaps the most essential, ingredient of a liberal education.
Development of abilities to reflect, analyze and think critically, which result from the study of philosophy, enables the student to understand and correlate all the insights garnered from other disciplines. The varied perspectives that philosophy provides, from the fields of religion, ethics, politics and art, guide the student in his or her search for a sound sense of values. At the same time, philosophy adds a distinctive emphasis on questions of meaning, from linguistic expressions to life itself, and calls for justification of claims to knowledge from any source.
The primary goals of the program are to contribute significantly to the liberal education of university students, to prepare majors for advanced studies in their chosen field, and to help students in their various future professional activities by acquainting them with applied philosophy.
Major in Philosophy for the Bachelor of Arts Degree
Required Courses:
| PHIL-201 Logic........................................................ |
3 cr |
| #PHIL-210 Arguing Philosophically (Writing-Intensive). |
3 cr |
| PHIL-213 Ethics....................................................... |
3 cr |
| *History of Philosophy (2 courses)............................. |
6 cr |
| PHIL-332 Contemporary Philosophy.......................... |
3 cr |
| PHIL-383 Seminar in Philosophy............................... |
3 cr |
| Six hours of electives at the 300-level........................ |
6 cr |
| Additional electives................................................... |
6 cr |
| Total |
33 cr |
#All Philosophy majors first admitted to NEIU in Fall, 2008, and thereafter, must complete
PHIL 210 Arguing Philosophically.
*History of Philosophy courses (each 3 credit hours)
PHIL 222 History of Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 231 History of Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 241 History of Modern Philosophy
PHIL 390 Classical Politcal Theory
PHIL 391 Modern Political Theory
Minor in Philosophy for the Bachelor of Arts Degree
Required Courses:
| PHIL-213 Ethics...................................................... |
3 cr |
| One course in the History of Philosophy..................... |
3 cr |
| One course at the 300-level...................................... |
3 cr |
| Electives................................................................. |
9 cr |
| Total |
18 cr |
Students in the Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education programs who have selected this minor must complete a minimum of 9 hours at the 300-level to meet graduation and certification requirements.
Students should also be aware of the University requirements for the Bachelor's degree.
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