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Department of Philosophy

Honors Program

The Honors Program offers opportunities for advanced study in philosophy, including independent research projects and/or enrollment in certain graduate seminars (with permission from the course instructor).

Eligibility and Admission

To be admitted to the Honors Program, a student must:

  • Have declared a major in philosophy;
  • Have a grade point average of 3.3 overall;
  • Have a grade point average of 3.5 in philosophy courses; and
  • Submit a written proposal for advanced study in consultation with a philosophy faculty sponsor.

Students who satisfy these requirements should meet with the director of undergraduate studies to review their programs, whereupon the director may nominate the students for Honors work.

Course of Study

Honors work typically begins in the junior year or in the first semester of the senior year. Students in the program must complete at least 3 credit hours of PHIL 4999: Honors Independent Study.

Students who successfully complete the program while maintaining the necessary grade point averages will receive Honors in philosophy. Students who do especially distinguished work will receive Highest Honors.