Philosophy B.A.
Class of 2030
| Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Development of Western Civilization (4) | 16 |
| Ethics | PHL xxx (3) |
| Philosophy | PHL 101 (3) |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Natural Science | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Theology 200 Level | 3 |
| Theology 300 Level | 3 |
| Intensive Writing I Proficiency | PHL 300 (3) |
| Intensive Writing II Proficiency | PHL 480 (3) |
| Oral Communication Proficiency | 3 |
| Diversity Proficiency | 3 |
| Civic Engagement Proficiency | 3 |
| Free Electives |
| Major Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHL 101 – Logic or PHL 315 – Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| PHL 300 – Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
| PHL 330 – Wisdom of Aquinas | 3 |
| PHL 360 – Early Modern or PHL 380 – Late Modern | 3 |
| PHL 426 – Metaphysics | 3 |
| PHL 480 – Seminar | 3 |
| PHL Ethics Course | 3 |
| PHL Contemporary Elective | 3 |
| PHL Departmental Electives (3) | 9 |
Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes
- Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits, which includes both their core and major requirements.
- Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
- For Contemporary Elective, choose one of the following: PHL 326, 352, 412, 422, 430.
- In total, 8 courses must be 300-level or above.
Freshman Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 101 | Development of Western Civilization I | 4 |
| PHL | Logic (Philosophy 101 or 315) | 3 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 13 |
Freshman Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 102 | Development of Western Civilization II | 4 | |
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 29 |
Sophomore Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 201 | Development of Western Civilization III | 4 |
| PHL 300 | Ancient Philosophy (Intensive Writing I) | 3 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Sophomore Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 202 | Development of Western Civilization IV | 4 | |
| PHL Departmental Elective | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 32 |
Junior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHL 330 | Wisdom of Aquinas | 3 |
| PHL 360 or 380 | Early Modern or Late Modern | 3 |
| PHL Ethics Core | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Junior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHL 360 or 380 | Early Modern or Late Modern | 3 | |
| PHL Contemporary Elective | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 15 | 30 |
Senior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHL Departmental Elective | 3 | |
| PHL Departmental Elective | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Senior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHL 480 | Seminar (Intensive Writing II) | 3 | |
| PHL 426 | Metaphysics | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| 15 | 30 | ||
| TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS | 121 | ||
