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Apr 26, 2024
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University of Alberta Calendar 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Honors in Philosophy [Arts]
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General Information
Students planning to apply for admission to the Honors program should consult BA Honors for admission requirements. See BA Honors for Faculty regulations concerning the Honors program.
Program Requirements
Honors in Philosophy requires a minimum of 48 units to a maximum of 60 units in Philosophy.
3 units selected from
(Formal Reasoning)
6 units selected from
(History of Philosophy)
3 units selected from
(Metaphysics/Mind/Epistemology)
3 units selected from
(Ethics/Political Philosophy/Aesthetics)
Notes
- In no case can more than one reading course (i.e., 3 units) be applied toward satisfying Honors requirements.
- 400-level PHIL courses offered by St Joseph’s College may not be applied to the 400-level requirement for the Honors in Philosophy program.
Promotion Requirements
Promotion from year to year requires a GPA of at least 3.0 with an average of at least 3.3 in all Philosophy courses in the Fall/Winter.
Graduation Requirements
Graduation with Honors in Philosophy requires a program average of at least 3.0 with an average of at least 3.3 in all Philosophy courses. Graduation with First Class Honors requires an average of at least 3.7 in all Philosophy courses in the two final years (last 60 units) and an average of 3.5 or better in all courses in the two final years (last 60 units).
Combined Honors in Philosophy
General Information
Students may pursue a Combined Honors program in Philosophy and another discipline.
Program Requirements
The common requirements in a Combined Honors program are the same as for other Honors programs [refer to Bachelor of Arts Honors ].
A Combined Honors degree in Philosophy and another discipline requires a minimum of 36 units (at the junior and senior levels) in Philosophy and a minimum of 36 units in the other discipline.
Course Requirements
- PHIL 498 - Honors Essay
- In addition to PHIL 498 above, at least 9 units at the 400-level in PHIL is required.
- A maximum of 9 units at the 100-level in Philosophy is permitted.
3 units selected from
(Formal Reasoning)
6 units selected from
(History of Philosophy)
3 units selected from
(Metaphysics/Mind/Epistemology requirement)
3 units selected from
(Ethics/Political Philosophy/Aesthetics requirement)
Additional Information
With the permission of the Honors Advisor, students pursuing Combined Honors in Philosophy and another discipline may write a combined honors essay (INT D 520 ) that is supervised jointly by faculty from both departments and whose subject integrates both disciplines. In these circumstances, students will complete INT D 520 in place of PHIL 498 .
Notes
- In no case can more than one reading course (i.e., 3 units) be applied toward satisfying Combined Honors requirements.
- 400-level PHIL courses offered by St Joseph’s College may not be applied to the 400-level requirement for the Combined Honors in Philosophy program.
Promotion and Graduation Requirements
In a Combined Honors program, students must meet the promotion and graduation standards of each discipline. The requirements in Philosophy are outlined in Honors in Philosophy.
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