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The program of study in philosophy offers a Bachelor of Arts degree. All majors take several general requirements, including a foreign language through FL 2001 and a three-hour senior seminar. Philosophy majors are expected to demonstrate:
General knowledge of philosophical traditions and their social and historical contexts;
Knowledge of varied philosophical questions, problems, and issues; relevant social and historical contexts; and various methodological approaches to them;
Ability to conduct philosophical research;
Ability to read and think critically; and
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Term 1
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Requirement
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ENGL 1101 English Composition IENGL 1101 English Composition I3 Credits
A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.
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Total: 15
Term 2
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ENGL 1102 English Composition IIENGL 1102 English Composition II3 Credits
A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation, and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.
Prerequisites: (
ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C or
ENGL 101 with a minimum grade of C)
3
PHIL 2700 Cross Cultural PhilosophyPHIL 2700 Cross Cultural Philosophy3 Credits
This course focuses on differing methods and conceptions of philosophical thought and practice articulated primarily in Non-Western traditions. Students develop skills in close reading of texts, analyzing concepts orally and in writing, and understanding the significance of historical/social contexts in the formation of philosophical traditions. Themes may address topics such as conceptions of reality, self, and society. Philosophies considered may include East Asian, South Asian, Latin American, African, Middle Eastern, and Indigenous.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C
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General Education Core Curriculum
Technology, Mathematics, and Science II (1 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum
Technology, Mathematics, and Science II (1 of 2)4 Credits
GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or SCI 1101 or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L)
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Total: 16
Year 1 (Hours: 31)
Term 3
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3
Lower Division Elective (1 of 4)
Select any 12 credit hours of 1000 or 2000 level courses in the undergraduate catalog excluding activity courses (1000 level HPAL). No more than three credit hours can be a course with the PHIL prefix. We recommend that you take courses with the following prefixes: HIST, CHIN, GRMN, FREN, SPAN, LATN, ITAL, KOR, PORT, RUSS, HEBR, JAPN, WLCLower Division Elective (1 of 4)
Select any 12 credit hours of 1000 or 2000 level courses in the undergraduate catalog excluding activity courses (1000 level HPAL). No more than three credit hours can be a course with the PHIL prefix. We recommend that you take courses with the following prefixes: HIST, CHIN, GRMN, FREN, SPAN, LATN, ITAL, KOR, PORT, RUSS, HEBR, JAPN, WLC3 Credits
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Lower Division Elective (2 of 4)
Select any 12 credit hours of 1000 or 2000 level courses in the undergraduate catalog exclusing activity courses (1000 level HPAL). No more than three credit hours can be a course with the PHIL prefix. We recommend that you take courses with the following prefixes: HIST, CHIN, GRMN, FREN, SPAN, LATN, ITAL, KOR, PORT, RUSS, HEBR, JAPN, WLCLower Division Elective (2 of 4)
Select any 12 credit hours of 1000 or 2000 level courses in the undergraduate catalog exclusing activity courses (1000 level HPAL). No more than three credit hours can be a course with the PHIL prefix. We recommend that you take courses with the following prefixes: HIST, CHIN, GRMN, FREN, SPAN, LATN, ITAL, KOR, PORT, RUSS, HEBR, JAPN, WLC3 Credits
@ 1@ or @ 2@
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Total: 15
Term 4
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PHIL 2500 Intro Logic Critical ThinkingPHIL 2500 Intro Logic Critical Thinking3 Credits
The course is an introduction to logic with a focus on the theoretical and practical aspects of reasoning and argumentation. The course will cover topics such as formal and informal fallacies, inductive and deductive methods of reasoning, and how to examine everyday sources of knowledge.
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Lower Division Elective (3 of 4)
Select any 12 credit hours of 1000 or 2000 level courses in the undergraduate catalog exclusing activity courses (1000 level HPAL). No more than three credit hours can be a course with the PHIL prefix. We recommend that you take courses with the following prefixes: HIST, CHIN, GRMN, FREN, SPAN, LATN, ITAL, KOR, PORT, RUSS, HEBR, JAPN, WLCLower Division Elective (3 of 4)
Select any 12 credit hours of 1000 or 2000 level courses in the undergraduate catalog exclusing activity courses (1000 level HPAL). No more than three credit hours can be a course with the PHIL prefix. We recommend that you take courses with the following prefixes: HIST, CHIN, GRMN, FREN, SPAN, LATN, ITAL, KOR, PORT, RUSS, HEBR, JAPN, WLC3 Credits
@ 1@ or @ 2@
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Total: 15
Year 2 (Hours: 30)
Term 5
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ECON 1000 Contemporary Economic IssuesECON 1000 Credits
Description not available
2
POLS 1101 American GovernmentPOLS 1101 American Government3 Credits
This course examines the institutions and processes of American government and Georgia State government. Global comparisons are made between the governments of the U.S. and other modern nation-states.
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General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science II (2 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science II (2 of 2)3 Credits
GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or SCI 1102 or GEOG 1125 or ANTH 1105 or GEOG 1110 or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L)
3
Total: 14
Term 6
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Requirement
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3
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3
Lower Division Elective (4 of 4)
Select any 12 credit hours of 1000 or 2000 level courses in the undergraduate catalog exclusing activity courses (1000 level HPAL). No more than three credit hours can be a course with the PHIL prefix. We recommend that you take courses with the following prefixes: HIST, CHIN, GRMN, FREN, SPAN, LATN, ITAL, KOR, PORT, RUSS, HEBR, JAPN, WLCLower Division Elective (4 of 4)
Select any 12 credit hours of 1000 or 2000 level courses in the undergraduate catalog exclusing activity courses (1000 level HPAL). No more than three credit hours can be a course with the PHIL prefix. We recommend that you take courses with the following prefixes: HIST, CHIN, GRMN, FREN, SPAN, LATN, ITAL, KOR, PORT, RUSS, HEBR, JAPN, WLC3 Credits
@ 1@ or @ 2@
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3
Total: 15
Year 3 (Hours: 29)
Term 7
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Total: 15
Term 8
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PHIL 4499 Senior SeminarPHIL 4499 Senior Seminar3 Credits
The course is a combined tutorial and seminar in which students research and write a senior thesis in addition to making a computer based presentation in class.
Prerequisites: (
PHIL 4450 with a minimum grade of C or
PHIL 4460 with a minimum grade of C)
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Total: 15
Year 4 (Hours: 30)
Program Total: 120 Hours
Milestones: All courses indicated as a Milestone with this icon ( 
) should be completed in the term suggested to prevent delays in program completion.
Disclaimer: An academic map is a suggested four-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the KSU undergraduate catalog. This sample schedule serves as a general guideline to help build a full schedule each term. Some departments allow students to use the three credit first-year seminar course as a free elective for a degree program, which may impact the program's total credit hours. Milestones, courses, and special requirements necessary for timely progress to complete a major are designated to keep you on track to graduate in four years. Missing milestones could delay your program. Enrolled Students should reference DegreeWorks and not this plan.
This map is not a substitute for academic advisement—contact your advisor if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements. Also
see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.kennesaw.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Note: Requirements are continually under revision, and
there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked; contact the department and/or program area for current information.
You may choose to attend a summer term to reduce your load during fall or spring terms but still stay on track to graduate in four years.
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