This option provides students with a concentration in philosophical issues in the social sciences, social and political theory, and education. It is designed for all students primarily interested in the philosophical dimensions of social thought and methodological and normative issues in the social sciences, educational theory, and public policy, including students with career or further educational goals in these fields.
| PRESCRIBED COURSES (REQUIRE A GRADE OF C OR BETTER) | ||
| PHIL 12 | Symbolic Logic  | 3 |
| + 9 credits of 200-level courses | ||
| ADDITIONAL COURSES (REQUIRE A GRADE OF C OR BETTER) | ||
| Select 6 credits in philosophy at the 00 or 100 level | 6 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Philosophy | ||
| Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| Philosophy of Social Science | ||
| Epistemology | ||
| Feminist Philosophy | ||
| SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (REQUIRE A GRADE OF C OR BETTER) | ||
| Select 6 additional credits in philosophy at the 400 level, in consultation with adviser | 6 | |
| Select 3 credits at the 400 level in social science, in consultation with adviser | 3 | |
How to Declare
You can declare the Social Sciences Option through your Student Center in Lion PATH. Please make sure you meet with an adviser to ensure appropriate course selection.