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Nov 22, 2024
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2023-2024 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Philosophy: Ethics Option - BA, BS
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Communication Studies and Philosophy
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- For more information about Philosophy, please see the Philosophy program website.
- Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that this plan is only a general guideline and that student-specific plans may differ. Please make sure to consult regularly with your departmental advisor to confirm what courses will be available and to work out your plan of study.
- Admitted students must meet with an academic advisor. Current students should also meet with an academic advisor and log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Students desiring a (BA) Bachelor of Arts degree must complete all major requirements and the University language requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Minimum University Requirements
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| Total Credits |
120 |
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)
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2.00 GPA |
| Credits of C- or better |
100 |
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) |
40 |
| Total USU Credits |
30 |
Upper-division USU Credits |
20 |
| USU Credits within the Major |
10 |
Credits in Minor (if required) |
12 |
| Credits in Major |
see below |
Credits in American Institutions |
3 |
| General Education Requirements |
see link |
University Studies Depth Requirements |
see link |
| NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is Quantitative Literacy (QL) course of the student’s choice. |
Admissions Requirements for this Program
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| New freshmen |
Admitted to USU in Good Standing |
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Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU |
2.50 GPA |
Students must complete the General Education Requirements .
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Philosophy: Ethics Option Major Requirements (31 credits)
- Total Credits: 31
- Grade Point Average to declare Philosophy: Ethics Option Major: 2.5 Overall GPA
- Grade Point Average to graduate with Philosophy: Ethics Option Major: 2.5 GPA within major coursework
- Credits in Residence: At least half (50 percent) of the credits earned for this degree must be completed in upper-division USU courses offered by the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies. All other credits (including transfer and study abroad credits) must be approved by the Philosophy faculty in order to be counted toward these degrees.
- Minimum Grade Requirement: All courses taken for the major require a minimum grade of C- or better. Up to 6 pass/fail credits in philosophy courses may be applied toward the Philosophy: Ethics Option major.
- A Minor, Double Major, or Certificate of completion is required in addition to major requirements.
Meeting University Studies Requirements:
Several philosophy courses meet USU’s University Studies requirements:
• PHIL 1000 , PHIL 1120 , PHIL 1320 , or PHIL 2400 will fulfill the Breadth Humanities (BHU) requirement.
• PHIL 3010 or PHIL 3020 will fulfill the Communications Intensive (CI) requirement (two CIs must be taken).
• PHIL 2200 will fulfill the Quantitative Intensive (QI) requirement.
A student who takes PHIL 1000 , PHIL 2200 , PHIL 3010 , PHIL 3020 , PHIL 3820 , and PHIL 4530 has met the BHU, QI, CI, and DHA requirements.
Students must also be sure to meet the requirements for Communication Literacy (CL) , Quantitative Literacy (QL) , and for Breadth (BAI , BCA , BLS , BPS , and BSS ), as well as the Depth Social Sciences (DSS) requirement. Students should meet with an advisor for further details.
A. Required Courses (22 credits)
B. Elective Courses (9 credits)
Choose three other philosophy courses not already taken above, two of which must be at the upper-division level (3000 or higher): Additional Requirement
Language Requirement: To receive a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, students must also complete the foreign language requirement. See Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirement below.
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Science Requirement: To receive a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, students must take 12 credits in math, science or social science beyond the University Studies Requirements, as approved by an advisor. Alternatively, an additional science or social science major or minor will also complete the BS requirement for Philosophy.
Bachelor of Arts Degree Language Requirement
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree signifies proficiency in one or more foreign languages. Specifically, the BA requirement may be completed in one of the following ways:
- Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language by successful completion of one course at the 2020 level or higher (or its equivalent).
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- Demonstration of proficiency in American Sign Language by successful completion of COMD 4920 and COMD 4780 , and by passing an exit interview.
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- Demonstration of proficiency in two foreign languages by successful completion of the 1020 course level in one language and the 2010 course level in the second language (or its equivalent).
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- Completion of an upper-division (3000-level or higher) foreign language grammar or literature course requiring the 2020 course level (or its equivalent) as a prerequisite. Conversation courses cannot be considered for satisfying this requirement.
For nonnative English-speaking students only, the following options are available:
- Successful completion of the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) program for international students.
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- TOEFL, Michigan, or IELI placement scores high enough to meet the University admission criteria.
Related Programs
- Philosophy Major BA/BS: 31 credits
- Philosophy Minor: 15 credits
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