Buffalo State University 27 courses 120 total credits
The Philosophy Major at Buffalo State provides students with the skills and competencies needed to succeed professionally, personally, and communally in the twenty-first century. The study of philosophy complements many different disciplines and will help you with any career path. Major Requirements The major is 30 credits in total. Each of the skills listed above is a component of every Philosophy course the department offers, but different courses emphasize different skills. The specific requirements of the major are designed to ensure you have ample opportunity to develop all of them. For each, you must successfully complete a course or set of courses that puts special emphasis on that skill. Since logical reasoning is at the core of everything we do, you are also required to successfully complete one of the logic courses.
| General Education 23 Requirements | 33 credits |
| Philosophy Major Requirements | 30 credits |
| All College Electives | 57 credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 credits |
Critical thinking and Logical Reasoning
Select one from the following: Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI 103 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PHI 107 | Introduction to Mathematical Logic | 3 |
| Total Critical thinking and Logical Reasoning | 3 credits | |
Communication and Comprehension
Select one from each of the groups: Complete at least 2 of the following courses: Choose one of PHI 300, PHI 312 or PHI 336.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI 101 or PHI 110 | Introduction to Philosophy or The Meaning of Life | 3 |
| PHI 300 or PHI 312 | Problems of Philosophy or Philosophy of Mind | 3 |
| Total Communication and Comprehension | 6 credits | |
Problem Solving and Concept Clarity
Earn at least 6 credits from the following: Complete PHI102 AND either PHI308 OR PHI361 IV.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI 102 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHI 308 or PHI 361 | Philosophy of Love and Sex or Race and Progress | 3 |
| Total Problem Solving and Concept Clarity | 6 credits | |
Analysis, Inquiry, and Application
Select one course from each of the groups: Earn at least 6 credits from the following: Choose one of PHI 111, PHI 112, PHI 113 or PHI 115. Choose one of PHI 301, PHI 304, PHI 314 or PHI 333.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI 111 or PHI 112 | Ethics for Scientists or Professional Ethics | 3 |
| PHI 301 or PHI 304 | Justice: Liberty Vs. Equality or Philosophy of Law | 3 |
| Total Analysis, Inquiry, and Application | 6 credits | |
Appreciation of Diverse Perspectives
Select one from the following: Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI 324 | Zen Buddhism | 3 |
| PHI 360 | Africana Philosophy | 3 |
| Total Appreciation of Diverse Perspectives | 3 credits | |
Philosophy Electives
Customize your major with electives, select two additional courses from the following: Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 103 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PHI 107 | Introduction to Mathematical Logic | 3 |
| PHI 110 | The Meaning of Life | 3 |
| PHI 111 | Ethics for Scientists | 3 |
| PHI 112 | Professional Ethics | 3 |
| PHI 113 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
| PHI 115 | Minds and Machines | 3 |
| PHI 221 | Philosophy and Yoga | 3 |
| PHI 300 | Problems of Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 301 | Justice: Liberty Vs. Equality | 3 |
| PHI 304 | Philosophy of Law | 3 |
| PHI 308 | Philosophy of Love and Sex | 3 |
| PHI 312 | Philosophy of Mind | 3 |
| PHI 314 | Rights and Respect | 3 |
| PHI 324 | Zen Buddhism | 3 |
| PHI 333 | Philosophy of Natural Sciences | 3 |
| PHI 336 | Philosophy of Emotion | 3 |
| PHI 360 | Africana Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 361 | Race and Progress | 3 |
| PHI 189 | Topic Course | 1-3 |
| PHI 295 | Special Project | 1-3 |
| PHI 389 | Topic Course | 3 |
| PHI 495 | Special Project | 1-3 |
| PHI 498 | Honors Research | 1-3 |
| PHI 499 | Independent Study | 3-12 |
| Total Philosophy Electives | 6 credits | |
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