Program Requirements

Note: all philosophy majors must also successfully complete either a modes of reasoning course with a 7 as the second number in the Undergraduate Calendar listing (e.g. GL/MODR 1711 6.00) or GL/PHIL 2640 6.00/GL/MODR 2640 6.00. Note that the modes of reasoning courses with a 7 as the second number are not philosophy courses and do not count toward credits in philosophy.

Specialized Honours BA

Students must complete 48 credits in philosophy, including:

• at least six credits in each of the following areas:
• courses oriented toward the history of philosophy,
• courses oriented toward philosophical problems;
• 18 credits at 3000 or 4000 level.

Specialized Honours iBA

Students must complete at least 48 credits in philosophy, including:

• at least six credits in each of the following areas:
• courses oriented toward the history of philosophy,
• courses oriented toward philosophical problems;
• 18 credits at 3000 or 4000 level.

In addition to the courses required for their major, students must also complete the following requirements:

• at least 12 credits of internationally-oriented courses;
• at least one full term abroad as a full-time student at an institution with which Glendon and/or York has a formal exchange agreement;
• for the iBA bilingual, students must complete at least 18 credits in each official language (French and English) at Glendon from the following two categories:
  1. courses at the second-year level and above in French as a second language (FRLS) and/or in English as a second language (ENSL);
  2. courses in any discipline which are designated as satisfying the bilingual requirement.
• for the iBA trilingual, in addition to the above 18 credits in English and French, students must complete 18 credits in Hispanic studies including GL/SP 2610 6.00 or another advanced-level course (six credits) in Hispanic studies or in a modern language offered by York University, including an advanced-level course in the chosen language.

Courses taken to fulfill the major requirements may also be used to fulfill the above iBA requirements.

General Honours BA

Students must complete at least 36 credits in philosophy, including:

• at least six credits in each of the following areas:
• courses oriented toward the history of philosophy,
• courses oriented toward philosophical problems;
• 18 credits at 3000 or 4000 level.

Honours iBA

Students must complete at least 36 credits in philosophy, including:

• at least six credits in each of the following areas:
• courses oriented toward the history of philosophy,
• courses oriented toward philosophical problems;
• 18 credits at 3000 or 4000 level.

In addition to the courses required for their major, students must also complete the following requirements:

• at least 12 credits of internationally-oriented courses;
• at least one full term abroad as a full-time student at an institution with which Glendon and/or York has a formal exchange agreement;
• for the iBA bilingual, students must complete at least 18 credits in each official language (French and English) at Glendon from the following two categories:
  1. courses at the second-year level and above in French as a second language (FRLS) and/or in English as a second language (ENSL);
  2. courses in any discipline which are designated as satisfying the bilingual requirement.
• for the iBA trilingual, in addition to the above 18 credits in English and French, students must complete 18 credits in Hispanic studies including GL/SP 2610 6.00 or another advanced-level course (six credits) in Hispanic studies or in a modern language offered by York University, including an advanced-level course in the chosen language.

Courses taken to fulfill the major requirements may also be used to fulfill the above iBA requirements.

Honours Double Major BA

Students must complete at least 36 credits in philosophy, including:

• at least six credits in each of the following areas:
• courses oriented toward the history of philosophy,
• courses oriented toward philosophical problems;
• 18 credits at 3000 or 4000 level.

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

Honours Double Major iBA

The Honours iBA program described above may be pursued jointly with any other Honours iBA degree program offered at Glendon. For further details on requirements, see the listings for specific Honours iBA programs.

Combined Honours BA

Major in Philosophy

Students must complete at least 36 credits in philosophy, including:

• at least six credits in each of the following areas:
• courses oriented toward the history of philosophy,
• courses oriented toward philosophical problems;
• 18 credits at 3000 or 4000 level.

Minor in Philosophy

Students must complete at least 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 Specialized Honours.

Honours Major/Minor iBA

The Honours iBA in philosophy described above may be pursued jointly with any existing Honours Minor BA program at Glendon College.

Bachelor of Arts

Students must complete at least 30 credits in philosophy.

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

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