Dec 05, 2024  
2024-2025 University of Wyoming Catalog 
    
2024-2025 University of Wyoming Catalog

Philosophy, B.A.


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Philosophy provides the critical thinking, logical reasoning, and innovative problem-solving skills necessary to be competitive in law, business, academia, tech, arts, and government. It also explores what it is to live a meaningful life outside a career.

Degree Requirements


This degree requires 120 credits, 42 of which are upper-division credits.

Additional Requirements


  • A major in Philosophy requires a minimum of 33 hours (11 courses) of philosophy.
  • At least 6 hours (2 courses) must be at the 4000-level.
  • At least an additional 18 hours (6 courses) must be at or above the 3000-level.
  • The remaining 9 hours (3 courses) may be at any level.
  • The department recommends that students begin with a 1000-level Intro course or a FYS followed by one or two other courses at the 1000 or 2000-level but it is not required that a student follow this recommendation.
  • Only those courses in which a grade of C or better has been earned may count toward the 33-hour requirement.

University Studies Program


This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015  requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

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