Philosophy Major - Professional and Applied Ethics Concentration

Program Requirements

Philosophy majors who have a special interest in the study of ethics may have their major identified as a Professional and Applied Ethics Concentration, provided that the following course requirements are met:

1. A minimum of 28 hours in Philosophy.

Note:

The remaining credit hour requirements may be satisfied in a variety of ways, subject to the approval of the student’s advisor. The student may apply up to four credit hours from an ethics-related course in another department, subject to advisor approval. Nine credit hours must be earned by completion of courses offered by the WMU Philosophy Department.

Baccalaureate Writing Requirement

Students who have chosen the Philosophy major with the professional and applied ethics concentration will satisfy the Baccalaureate Writing Requirement by successfully completing one of the following courses:

PHIL 3000 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy Credits: 4 hours
PHIL 3010 - History of Modern Philosophy Credits: 4 hours
PHIL 3310 - Moral Philosophy Credits: 4 hours
PHIL 3320 - Theory of Knowledge Credits: 4 hours
PHIL 3330 - Metaphysics Credits: 4 hours

Philosophy Major - Professional and Applied Ethics Concentration

Program Requirements

1. A minimum of 28 hours in Philosophy.

2. One of the following:

3. Two of the following:

4. Required Course:

Note:

Baccalaureate Writing Requirement