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Philosophy - Glendon

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BA Degree Requirements

Note: All philosophy majors must also successfully complete either a modes of reasoning course with a 7 as the second number in the calendar listing (e.g. GL/MODR 1710 6.00) or GL/PHIL 2640 6.00/GL/MODR 2640 6.00.

Specialized Honours Program

Candidates for Specialized Honours in philosophy must successfully complete 48 credits in philosophy. Of these 48 credits, six credits must have a clear orientation toward the history of philosophy and six credits must have a clear orientation toward the discussion of philosophical problems. At least 18 of the 48 credits required in philosophy must be at the upper level (third- and fourth-year courses).

General Honours Program

Candidates for General Honours with a focal interest in philosophy must successfully complete 36 credits in philosophy. Of these 36 credits, six must have a clear orientation toward the history of philosophy and six must have a clear orientation toward the discussion of philosophical problems. At least 18 of the 36 required credits must be at the upper level (third- and fourth-year courses).

Honours Double Major Program

Candidates may complete an Honours Double Major Program in Philosophy. Candidates must complete at least 36 credits in philosophy. Of these 36 credits, six credits must have a clear orientation toward the history of philosophy, six must have a clear orientation toward the discussion of philosophical problems and at least 18 credits must be at the upper level (third- and fourth-year courses).

Candidates must check the calendar for the requirements of the other discipline in which they wish to major.

Combined Honours Program

Candidates for Combined Honours will take a minimum of 60 credits in the two departments concerned. Those who are seeking Combined Honours with major emphasis in philosophy must successfully complete 36 credits in philosophy. Of these 36 credits, six credits must have a clear orientation toward the history of philosophy and six must have a clear orientation toward the discussion of philosophical problems. At least 18 of the 36 credits required in philosophy must be at the upper level (third- and fourth-year courses).

Students wishing to do a major in another department and a minor in philosophy, must take a minimum of 24 credits in philosophy.

Note: The department recommends that all students who hope or intend to proceed to an advanced degree in philosophy should take General or Combined Honours.

Bachelor Program

Candidates in the bachelor program must take 30 credits in philosophy. For those students in the bachelor program who are considering transferring to an Honours Program in Philosophy, it is recommended that the student's selection of courses take into account those which are required for an Honours degree in philosophy.

 

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