Professor Axel D. Steuer
Associate Professor Adam L.Porter, Chair
Professor Paul S. Spalding,
Assistant Professor Caryn D. Riswold
Assistant Professor John A. Laumakis
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The purpose of the courses in Philosophy is to acquaint students with the philosophic thought of the past and present and with philosophical argumentation and analysis.
A major in Philosophy consists of 36 semester hours of course work in the Department of Philosophy and Religion. At least 12 hours of course work must be 300 above.
A minor in Philosophy consists of a minimum of 20 hours credit in Philosophy.
Students completing a major in philosophy must complete each course counted toward the major with a grade of ‘C’ (2.0) or better.


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