Degrees Offered: B.A.
33 total hours in Philosophy are required.
A 2.00 cumulative GPA is required for retention in this major.
Philosophy majors may elect to take courses in one or more of the following areas of concentration, depending on individual interests. (NOTE: A concentration is not required and will not appear on the student's transcript or diploma.)
Pre-law: PHI 234, 236, 238, 240, 242, 246
Ethics: PHI 233, 234, 236, 330
Metaphysics and Epistemology: PHI 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 222, 224, 250, 251, 253, 263, 310, 315, 363
History of Philosophy: PHI 207, 208, 254, 255, 305, 350.
For current and prospective majors, the department academic advisor is Derek O'Connell. Feel free to reach out to him via email if you have advising questions @ drocon1@ilstu.edu.
Advising Frequesntly Asked Questions: ISU Department of Philosophy
There is also a document for frequently asked questions. It answers many of the more common questions about the department, major, and graduation.