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University of Calgary Calendar 2018-2019 Faculty of Arts 4. Program Details 4.51 Philosophy 4.51.2 BA Honours Philosophy
4.51.2 BA Honours Philosophy

A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.4 Graduation.

B. MAJOR-FIELD WITH HONOURS REQUIREMENTS

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 60 units (10.0 full-course equivalents) and a maximum of 72 units (12.0 full-course equivalents) in the Field of Philosophy while fulfilling the following requirements:

  1. Logic: 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) Philosophy 279 or 377; and 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) Philosophy 379.

  2. Core Courses: 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) Philosophy 395, 397.

  3. Honours Seminar: 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) Philosophy 597.

  4. Honours Thesis: 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) Philosophy 590.

  5. Upper-Level Courses: An additional 24 units (4.0 full-course equivalents) from the Field of Philosophy at the 400 level or above.

  6. Philosophy Options: An additional 15 units (2.5 full-course equivalents) from the Field of Philosophy.

C. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Language Requirement: 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in a single language other than English.

D. DEGREE OPTIONS

The BA Honours in Philosophy can be taken with Co-operative Education. See section 3.4.4 Co-operative Education Programs for information and requirements.

Note: Students are advised to take one of Philosophy 201, 249, or 259 in their first year, in addition to the required Philosophy 279.