Glendon – Philosophy

Program Requirements

Theoretical Philosophy (Epistemology, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind)	Practical Philosophy (Ethics, Political Philosophy)	History of Philosophy
GL/PHIL 3657 3.00	GL/PHIL 3013 3.00	GL/PHIL 3603 3.00
GL/PHIL 3910 3.00	GL/PHIL 3634 3.00	GL/PHIL 3611 3.00
GL/PHIL 3915 3.00	GL/PHIL 3642 3.00	GL/PHIL 3903 3.00
GL/PHIL 3934 3.00	GL/PHIL 3643 3.00	GL/PHIL 3905 3.00
GL/PHIL 3985 3.00	GL/PHIL 3653 3.00	GL/PHIL 3915 3.00
GL/PHIL 4212 3.00	GL/PHIL 4011 3.00	GL/PHIL 3927 3.00
GL/PHIL 4315 3.00	GL/PHIL 4212 3.00	GL/PHIL 4215 3.00
GL/PHIL 4615 3.00	GL/PHIL 4237 3.00	GL/PHIL 4305 3.00
GL/PHIL 4625 3.00	GL/PHIL 4626 3.00	GL/PHIL 4603 3.00
	GL/PHIL 4630 3.00	GL/PHIL 4615 3.00
		GL/PHIL 4645 3.00

Note: not all of the courses listed in the above areas will necessarily be offered in any given year.

Specialized Honours BA: 120 Credits

Major credits: students must complete 54 credits in philosophy, including:

GL/PHIL 2605 6.00 or GL/PHIL 1690 6.00 and GL/PHIL 2645 6.00 or GL/PHIL 2620 6.00 (the above courses will normally be completed before proceeding to 3000 or 4000 level courses);
three credits at the 3000 or 4000 level in each of the following areas:

theoretical philosophy (epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind);
practical philosophy (ethics, political philosophy);
history of philosophy;

GL/PHIL 2640 6.00 or one GL/MODR 17xx 6.00 course (Note: GL/MODR 17xx 6.00 courses are not philosophy courses and do not count as philosophy credits);
24 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level with at least 12 credits at the 4000 level.

General education requirement*: every student in the college shall complete the equivalent of at least six credits in each of three of the four general education divisions (for a total of 18 credits): humanities, modes of reasoning, natural science, social science.

Bilingual requirement*: all students admitted to Glendon must satisfy the bilingual requirement. In order to do so, students must successfully complete six credits in each official language (French and English) at Glendon from the following two categories:

courses at the second-year level and above in French as a second language and/or in English as a second language;
courses in any discipline which are designated as satisfying the bilingual requirement.

Upper-level credits*: at least 36 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level, including at least 18 credits at the 4000 level. This includes the 3000 and 4000 level credits in the major listed above (under major credits).

Credits outside the major*: at least 18 credits.

Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 credits at York and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at Glendon.

Graduation requirement: students must successfully complete (pass) at least 120 credits which meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements with a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.00 (C+).

*Note: please refer to the Rules and Regulations section of the Undergraduate Calendar for detailed requirement information.

Specialized Honours iBA: 120 Credits

Major credits: students must complete at least 54 credits in philosophy, including:

GL/PHIL 2605 6.00 or GL/PHIL 1690 6.00 and GL/PHIL 2630 6.00 or GL/PHIL 2620 6.00 (the above courses will normally be completed before proceeding to 3000 or 4000 level courses);
three credits at the 3000 or 4000 level in each of the following areas:

theoretical philosophy (epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind);
practical philosophy (ethics, political philosophy);
history of philosophy;

GL/PHIL 2640 6.00 or one GL/MODR 17xx 6.00 course (Note: GL/MODR 17xx 6.00 courses are not philosophy courses and do not count as philosophy credits);
24 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level with at least 12 credits at the 4000 level.

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

Bilingual/trilingual requirement*:for the bilingual iBA, students must complete at least 18 credits in each official language (English and French). At least 6 of these credits must be completed at Glendon from the following two categories:

French as a second language and/or in English as a second language at the 2000 level or above;
discipline courses which are designated as satisfying the bilingual requirement.

The remaining 12 credits in either official language may be completed abroad.

For the iBA trilingual, in addition to the above 18 credits in each official language (English and French), students must complete 18 credits in Hispanic studies (including: GL/SP 3000 6.00) or six credits of an advanced-level course in Hispanic studies) or 18 credits in a modern language (including an advanced-level course) at York University.

Internationally-oriented course requirement*: at least 12 credits of internationally-oriented courses.

Exchange requirement*: 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.

Upper-level credits*: at least 36 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level, including at least 18 credits at the 4000 level. This includes the 3000 and 4000 level credits in the major listed above (under major credits).

Credits outside the major*: at least 18 credits.

Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 credits at York and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at Glendon.

*Note: please refer to the Rules and Regulations section of the Undergraduate Calendar for detailed requirement information.

Honours BA: 120 Credits

Major credits: students must complete at least 42 credits in philosophy, including:

GL/PHIL 2605 6.00 or GL/PHIL 1690 6.00 and GL/PHIL 2645 6.00 or GL/PHIL 2620 6.00 (the above courses will normally be completed before proceeding to 3000 or 4000 level courses);
three credits at the 3000 or 4000 level in each of the following areas:

theoretical philosophy (epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind);
practical philosophy (ethics, political philosophy);
history of philosophy;

GL/PHIL 2640 6.00 or one GL/MODR 17xx 6.00 course (Note: GL/MODR 17xx 6.00 courses are not philosophy courses and do not count as philosophy credits);
18 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level with at least 12 credits at 4000 level.

courses at the second-year level and above in French as a second language and/or in English as a second language;
courses in any discipline which are designated as satisfying the bilingual requirement.

Credits outside the major*: at least 18 credits.

Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 credits at York and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at Glendon.

*Note: please refer to the Rules and Regulations section of the Undergraduate Calendar for detailed requirement information.

Honours iBA: 120 Credits

Major credits: students must complete at least 42 credits in philosophy, including:

GL/PHIL 2605 6.00 or GL/PHIL 1690 6.00 and GL/PHIL 2645 6.00 or GL/PHIL 2620 6.00 (the above courses will normally be completed before proceeding to 3000 or 4000 level courses);
three credits at the 3000 or 4000 level in each of the following areas:

theoretical philosophy (epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind);
practical philosophy (ethics, political philosophy);
history of philosophy;

GL/PHIL 2640 6.00 or one GL/MODR 17xx 6.00 course (Note: GL/MODR 17xx 6.00 courses are not philosophy courses and do not count as philosophy credits);
18 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level with at least 12 credits at 4000 level.

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

Bilingual/trilingual requirement*: for the bilingual iBA, students must complete at least 18 credits in each official language (English and French). At least 6 of these credits must be completed at Glendon from the following two categories:

French as a second language and/or in English as a second language at the 2000 level or above;
discipline courses which are designated as satisfying the bilingual requirement.

The remaining 12 credits in either official language may be completed abroad.

Internationally-oriented course requirement*: at least 12 credits of internationally-oriented courses.

Exchange requirement*: 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.

Credits outside the major*: at least 18 credits.

Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 credits at York and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at Glendon.

*Note: please refer to the Rules and Regulations section of the Undergraduate Calendar for detailed requirement information.

Honours Double Major BA

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

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.

Honours Major/Minor BA

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

Honours Major/Minor iBA

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

Honours Minor BA

The Honours Minor must be pursued jointly with any approved Honours BA or iBA program which offers a major/minor option at Glendon. For further details on requirements, see the listings for specific Honours BA and iBA programs.

Minor credits: students must complete at least 30 credits in philosophy with at least six credits at the 4000 level.

Bachelor of Arts: 90 Credits

Major credits: students must complete at least 30 credits in philosophy, including:

12 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level.

courses at the second-year level and above in French as a second language and/or in English as a second language;
courses in any discipline which are designated as satisfying the bilingual requirement.

Upper-level credits*: at least 18 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level. This includes the 3000 and 4000 level credits in the major listed above (under major credits).

Credits outside the major*: at least 18 credits.

Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 credits at York and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at Glendon.

Graduation requirement: students must successfully complete (pass) at least 90 credits which meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements with a cumulative grade point average of at least 4.00 (C).

*Note: please refer to the Rules and Regulations section of the Undergraduate Calendar for detailed requirement information.

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