Department of Philosophy and Humanities/Fine Arts
(PHIL) (HUMT)
Box 70656 Phone: (423) 439-4425
Division of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy is an attempt to reason clearly and critically about all areas of experience: science, religion, art, politics, and morality. Its purpose is to understand and evaluate our most basic beliefs and values, then to integrate them into a coherent view of ourselves and the world.
Philosophy is an appropriate preparation for vocations that require a broad liberal education and skills in clear, creative thinking. Such vocations include law, government service, writing, the ministry, medicine, and many types of positions in business. It is especially attractive when paired with another major which teaches technical or professional skills, for example, philosophy with mass communication. In addition to the General Education Requirements, philosophy majors must meet degree requirements in the College of Arts and Sciences. Philosophy majors may earn a B.A. or a B.S. Details of those degree requirements are found in the front of this College of Arts & Sciences section. A minor is required of all philosophy majors.
Philosophy students should be aware that all upper-division philosophy courses (excluding those required for the major) are offered only once every other year!
Transfer Students – The department will approve a major program in philosophy only after nine hours have been completed at the university with at least a "C" average (for a minor, six hours must be completed). Courses in religion taken at another institution shall count toward a major or minor only if they directly parallel courses offered by this department.
Graduate Study – The department offers some graduate work in philosophy. Further information on graduate programs is contained in the Graduate Catalog.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Philosophy Major (PHIA) - Philosophy Concentration (PHIL)
ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements
Writing: Students must complete a minimum of four writing-intensive courses. At least two of these courses must be in the major field of study. At least two of the four courses must be at the 3000-4000 level.
Oral Communication: Students must complete a minimum of two oral communication-intensive courses. At least one of these courses must be in the major field of study.
Using Information Technology: Students must pass the information technology proficiency exam or successfully complete CSCI 1100, Using Information Technology, during their first calendar year or prior to accumulating 33 semester credits at ETSU. In addition, students must complete at least one using information technology-intensive course in the major field of study.
Transfer students may be subject to reduced number of intensives. See ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements for details.
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TBR General Education Requirements |
41 Credit Hours |
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ENGL |
1010 |
Critical Reading and Expository Writing |
3 |
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ENGL |
1020 |
Critical Thinking and Argumentation |
3 |
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Communication: Oral Communication* |
3 |
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Mathematics* |
3 |
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Natural Science* |
8 |
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HIST |
2010 |
The United States to 1877 |
3 |
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HIST |
2020 |
The United States Since 1877 |
3 |
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Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature* |
9 |
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Social/Behavioral Sciences* |
6 |
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| *See the General Education Core Requirements | ||||
| Philosophy Major Requirements | 30 Credit Hours | |||
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A minimum of 30 hours is required (at least 21 hours of which must be upper division), including the following: |
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| PHIL | 3010 | History of Ancient Philosophy | 3 | |
| PHIL | 3030 | History of Modern Philosophy | 3 | |
| PHIL | 4017 | Ethical Theory | 3 | |
| PHIL | 4027 | Contemporary Philosophy | 4 | |
| PHIL | 2030 | Practical Reasoning | ||
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| PHIL | 3050 | Symbolic Logic | 3 | |
| Plus 14 Hours from PHIL courses or RELI 3230 | 14 | |||
| B.A. Requirements | 9 Credit Hours | |||
| Select MATH 1530, 1820, 1840, or 1910* | ||||
| Two (2) courses of a single language at or above the 2000 level | 6 | |||
| One (1) of Non-United States History | 3 | |||
| Minor Requirements | 18 - 27 Credit Hours | |||
| Electives | 13 - 22 Credit Hours | |||
| Total Hours Required for Degree | 120 Credit Hours | |||
| B.S./S.S. Requirements | 12 Credit Hours | |||
| MATH | 1530* | |||
| Single Laboratory Science | ||||
| Research | 12 | |||
| Minor Requirements | 18 - 27 Credit Hours | |||
| Electives | 10 - 19 Credit Hours | |||
| Total Hours Required for Degree | 120 Credit Hours | |||
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Philosophy and Religious Studies Concentration (RELI)
ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements
Writing: Students must complete a minimum of four writing-intensive courses. At least two of these courses must be in the major field of study. At least two of the four courses must be at the 3000-4000 level.
Oral Communication: Students must complete a minimum of two oral communication-intensive courses. At least one of these courses must be in the major field of study.
Using Information Technology: Students must pass the information technology proficiency exam or successfully complete CSCI 1100, Using Information Technology, during their first calendar year or prior to accumulating 33 semester credits at ETSU. In addition, students must complete at least one using information technology-intensive course in the major field of study.
Transfer students may be subject to reduced number of intensives. See ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements for details.
|
TBR General Education Requirements |
41 Credit Hours |
|||
|
|
ENGL |
1010 |
Critical Reading and Expository Writing |
3 |
|
|
ENGL |
1020 |
Critical Thinking and Argumentation |
3 |
|
|
Communication: Oral Communication* |
3 |
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|
|
Mathematics* |
3 |
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|
|
Natural Science* |
8 |
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HIST |
2010 |
The United States to 1877 |
3 |
|
|
HIST |
2020 |
The United States Since 1877 |
3 |
|
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Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature* |
9 |
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|
Social/Behavioral Sciences* |
6 |
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| *See the General Education Core Requirements | ||||
| Religious Studies Concentration | 30 Credit Hours | |||
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A minimum of 30 hours is required (at least 21 hours of which must be upper division), including the following: |
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| PHIL | 3010 | History of Ancient Philosophy | 3 | |
| PHIL | 3030 | History of Modern Philosophy | 3 | |
| At least one (1) course in western religions | 3 | |||
| At least one (1) course in non-western religions | 3 | |||
| PHIL | 4017 | Ethical Theory | 3 | |
| PHIL | 4047 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 | |
| Additional Courses* | 12 | |||
| The last 12 hours may include any courses in philosophy or in religious studies; they may also include the following specific courses from other departments | ||||
| ENGL | 3280 | Mythology | 3 | |
| HIST | 3910 | History of Christianity | 3 | |
| HIST | 3920 | History of Islam | 3 | |
| SOAA | 3800 | Religion, Society, and Culture | 3 | |
| B.A. Requirements | 9 Credit Hours | |||
| Select MATH 1530, 1820, 1840, or 1910* | ||||
| Two (2) courses of a single language at or above the 2000 level | 6 | |||
| One (1) of Non-United States History | 3 | |||
| Minor Requirements | 18 - 27 Credit Hours | |||
| Electives | 13 - 22 Credit Hours | |||
| Total Hours Required for Degree | 120 Credit Hours | |||
| B.S Requirements | 8 Credit Hours | |||
| MATH | 1850 or 1910 | * | ||
| Science (in addition to the General Education Requirements) | 8 | |||
| Minor Requirements | 18 - 27 Credit Hours | |||
| Electives | 13 - 22 Credit Hours | |||
| Total Hours Required for Degree | 120 Credit Hours | |||
| B.S with a Concentration in Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirements | 12 Credit Hours | |||
| MATH | 1530 | Probability and Statistics | * | |
| Eight (8) credit hours of a single laboratory science | * | |||
| 3 credit hours from each of the following areas: | 12 | |||