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Degrees in Philosophy

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy

BA in Philosophy with Co-operative Education

BA Honours in Philosophy

BA Honours in Philosophy with Co-operative Education

Related Interdisciplinary Degrees (See separate listings)

BA in Religious Studies and Applied Ethics

BA and BA Honours in the History and Philosophy of Science

Notes:

• A Minor is offered in Philosophy.
• A related interdisciplinary Minor is offered in the History and Philosophy of Science.

Those choosing Philosophy as their Major Field of concentration should be aware that an appropriate competence in the Field requires a suitable selection of courses within the major areas of Philosophy. In particular, the Department feels strongly that a student well trained in the Field should have a familiarity with contemporary analytical procedures, with the foundations of formal logic and with at least some of the major classical figures of Western Philosophy.

It is recommended that students considering Philosophy as a possible Major Field begin with Philosophy 201 or 249. Upper-year transfer students could choose one of Philosophy 301, 303 and 305.

Students majoring in Philosophy should seek advice from the Department before each registration. Since many philosophical problems have their origins in other non-philosophical disciplines, students should not only consult about which philosophy courses to take but also about which non-philosophy courses might most benefit them. Advice may be obtained from members of the Department's Undergraduate Committee.

Department Head: N. Wyatt

Department Office: Social Sciences 1256

Phone: 403.220.5531/5533

Fax: 403.289.5698

Email: phildept@ucalgary.ca

Website: http://phil.ucalgary.ca

For information on where to get program advice, see the Faculty of Arts website under http://arts.ucalgary.ca/undergraduate/student-support-program-resources.

Prospective students wishing to enter the BA (Philosophy) Program must meet the criteria in the section of this Calendar on A.2 “Admission Requirements” at the University of Calgary. Annual application deadlines are found in A.3 Deadline Dates for Undergraduate Applications for Admission and Transcripts.

The Faculty of Arts procedures for Admission to Honours established in section 3.4.3 Honours Degrees with a Major Field are applicable and provide the overall framework. The application deadline is May 1.

In addition to completing an application in the online Student Centre by the May 1 deadline, students must submit a completed application form for Philosophy 590 (Honours Thesis) to the Department of Philosophy office. The application form must be signed by a thesis supervisor and include preliminary thesis proposal. To meet the May 1 deadline, it is recommended that students wishing to enrol in the Honours program obtain guidelines and an application form from the Department no later than March 1. Students are strongly advised to secure a thesis supervisor no later March 15.

Programs in Philosophy cannot be taken in conjunction with programs in either the History and Philosophy of Science or Religious Studies and Applied Ethics. This restriction applies to Major-plus-Minor combinations, Double Majors, Combined Degrees and Second Baccalaureate Degrees.

The Field of Philosophy consists of all courses labelled Philosophy (PHIL).