OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 120
Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0
Minimum number of credits required to complete the major: 30
Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward major: A cumulative grade of 2.0 or better is required in Philosophy courses counting towards major.
Other GPA requirements to graduate: Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in the courses in the major field that are credited toward the major; a grade of C- or higher must be achieved in PHI 475 Philosophy Capstone
Required Course(s) for fulfilling Capstone Experience: PHI 475 or HON 498 and HON 499 on an approved topic in Philosophy and advised (or co-advised) by a philosophy faculty member. Department approval is required. Contact the chair of the department of philosophy prior to pursuing this route to discuss this process and secure permission.
Courses satisfying the writing intensive requirement within the major: PHI 201 , PHI 432 , and PHI 475
Residency requirement: Majors in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences require a minimum of 15 institutional credits in the major.
Contact Information: Derek Michaud, Chair, Department of Philosophy, The Maples 109, 581-3890, derek.a.michaud@maine.edu
The requirements listed on this page are specific to this particular major. Students are also responsible for meeting any graduation requirements set out by their college. Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) should make sure to review those requirements as stated on the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences page of the catalog.
For more information about our undergraduate program, program learning outcomes, internships, special resources and programs, and research and career opportunities, see our web site at https://umaine.edu/philosophy.
Completion of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences requirement for the B.A. degree (for students admitted for Fall 2011 and after), including a minor outside the field of the major or a double major. For students admitted prior to Fall 2011, the old B.A. requirements remain in effect unless you choose to adopt the new B.A. requirements. If you have questions, please
consult your advisor.
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