Majoring in Philosophy
A major in philosophy is highly recommended as preparation for law, theology, business, management, medicine, journalism, or other careers that require the ability to think in a creative and disciplined manner about questions that are new or whose method of solution is debated.
Students can find a philosophy department course that satisfies one of all six categories of core General Education requirements. Also, a significant number of the courses that satisfy the WRI and EIN requirements are taught by philosophers. In the philosophy commons room, the department provides for each term a prospectus that describes the special focus and the expected reading and writing of each course and section.
Requirements for the Major
A major in philosophy may be attained by completing the requirements for either a regular major or a contract major. Most philosophy courses simultaneously count toward the major and toward one or more of almost all the General Education requirements.
Major requirements are based upon the year a student enters St. Olaf.
2004-06 St. Olaf catalog
2006-08 St. Olaf catalog
2007-08 St. Olaf catalog
