Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts Concentration in Ethics, Law and Social-Political Philosophy

Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts with a Concentration in Ethics, Law, and Social-Political Philosophy Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 34 Hours Required
Minimum of “C-“required
Fundamental Skills		15
Writing – 6 hrs.
ENGL 1150	ENGLISH COMPOSITION I
ENGL 1160	COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY
Oral Communication – 3 hrs.
CMST 1110	PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS
or CMST 2120	ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
Quantitative Literacy – 3 hrs.
MATH 1120	INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING
or MATH 1130	QUANTITATIVE LITERACY
or MATH 1140	QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
or MATH 1300	COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT
Data Literacy – 3 hrs.
Select one from the following:
STAT 1100	DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION
STAT 1530	ELEMENTARY STATISTICS
Until Fall 2028, students can satisfy this requirement with an approved data literacy course, or any approved natural or social science general education course.
Breadth of Knowledge		13
Social Science – 3 hrs.
Humanities – 3 hrs.
Natural & Physical Science (must complete a lab) – 4 hrs.
Arts – 3 hrs.
Individual and Social Responsibility		6
Cultural Knowledge – 3 hrs.
Civic Knowledge and Engagement – 3 hrs.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
^Course requires pre-requisite(s)
**Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement
Philosophy Major - 30 Hours Required
Required Coursework		18
PHIL 1210	CRITICAL REASONING (**)
or PHIL 2010	SYMBOLIC LOGIC
PHIL 2030	INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS (**)
PHIL 3040	PHILOSOPHY OF LAW
PHIL 3050	ETHICAL THEORY
PHIL 3210	SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 3000	PHILOSOPHY WRITING SEMINAR
or PHIL 4000	ADVANCED PHILOSOPHY WRITING SEMINAR
Select three 3-credit courses from the following list. At least six (6) hours must be upper-level Philosophy (i.e., 3000/4000 PHIL). -- 9 Hours Required		9
Ethics
PHIL 1020	CONTEMPORARY MORAL PROBLEMS (**)
PHIL 2040	INTRODUCTION TO EAST ASIAN PHILOSOPHY (**)
PHIL 2300	BIOMEDICAL ETHICS
PHIL 3060	VALUES AND VIRTUES
PHIL 3110	HISTORY OF ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 3170	ETHICS IN BUSINESS (**)
PHIL 3180	ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS
PHIL 3500	PROBLEMS IN PHILOSOPHY (Ethics)
PHIL 3960	READINGS IN PHILOSOPHY (Ethics)
Law
PSCI 3240	THE POLITICS AND PRACTICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS (^)
PSCI 4170	CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: FOUNDATIONS (^)
PSCI 4180	CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: THE FEDERAL SYSTEM (^)
PSCI 4190	CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: CIVIL LIBERTIES (^)
PSCI 4260	INTERNATIONAL LAW (^)
PSCI/NAMS 4440	FEDERAL INDIAN LAW (^)
Social/Political
PHIL 1040	INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY: LAW, POLITICS, AND SOCIETY (**)
PHIL 3150	PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY
PHIL 3220	PHILOSOPHY OF ART
PHIL 3450	PHILOSOPHY OF MEDICINE
PHIL 3480	PHILOSOPHY OF RACE
PHIL 3490	GENDER AND PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 3500	PROBLEMS IN PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 3510	PHENOMENOLOGY AND EXISTENTIALISM
PHIL 3960	READINGS IN PHILOSOPHY (Social/Political Philosophy)
PSCI 3340	AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT
PSCI 4310	CLASSICAL POLITICAL THOUGHT (^)
PSCI 4320	EARLY MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT
PSCI 4330	LATE MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT (^)
PSCI 4340	CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL THOUGHT (^)
Select one 3-credit (PHIL) Philosophy course		3
At least twenty-one (21) of the total hours in the major must be upper-level Philosophy (i.e., 3000/4000 PHIL).
College Breadth (choose one option)		15-30+
Option 1: Complete any UNO minor or undergraduate certificate - 15+ hours
Option 2: Additional General Education Requirements - 18+ hours
Additional quantitative literacy - 3 hours
Additional Social Science Gen. Ed. from another Discipline - 3 hours
Additional Humanities Gen. Ed. from another Discipline - 3 hours
HIST 1000 and HIST 1010 - 6 hours
Additional Nat. and Physical Science w/ or without Lab - 3-5 hours
Option 3: CAS comprehensive major (50+ hours) OR any second UNO major (30+ hours)
Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement		16
FREN, GERM, Or SPAN, 1110, 1120, 2110, 2120
ELECTIVES
Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours

Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts with a Concentration in Ethics, Law, and Social-Political Philosophy Four Year Plan

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
Fall		Credits
ENGL 1150	ENGLISH COMPOSITION I	3
MATH 1120 or MATH 1130 or MATH 1140 or MATH 1300	INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING or QUANTITATIVE LITERACY or QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS or COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT	3-4
PHIL 1040	INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY: LAW, POLITICS, AND SOCIETY	3
World Language Course 1110		5
Attend Durango Days; other campus events. Set up a Handshake account and take the Pathway U career assessment. Attend the Student Involvement & Volunteer Fair to explore student organizations. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct. Work with your advisor to develop your Pathway in Stellic.
	Credits	14-15
Spring
ENGL 1160	COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY	3
PHIL 2030	INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS	3
World Language Course 1120		5
General Education Course or Elective		4
Attend campus events such as major exploration week to get an idea of interests and career paths. Schedule a resume review with UNO Career Services. Visit faculty office hours and ask about undergraduate research opportunities. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March.
	Credits	15
Sophomore
Fall
CMST 1110 or CMST 2120	PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE	3
PHIL 1210 or PHIL 2010	CRITICAL REASONING (*) or SYMBOLIC LOGIC	3
World Language Course 2110		3
Natural/Physical Science**		3
Approved PHIL 3000/4000 Level Ethics, Law, and Social Political Course, such as PHIL 3110 Ancient Philosophy		3
*PHIL 1210 also counts as a Humanities/Fine Arts gen. ed. PHIL 2010 also counts as a A&S Required Add'l Gen Ed QL course if selecting that option. Students only need either PHIL 1210 or PHIL 2010.
**NPS must come from 2nd discipline.
Attend the Career & Internship Fair to start networking with employers. Look for volunteer, research, or part-time work to gain experience. Join a student organization or club related to your field or interests. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
	Credits	15
Spring
General Education Course or Elective
PHIL 3000	PHILOSOPHY WRITING SEMINAR (General Education Course or Elective)	3
PHIL 3040	PHILOSOPHY OF LAW (General Education Course or Elective)	3
World Language Course 2120		3
General Education Course or Elective		3
General Education Course or Elective		3
Attend a career fair for informational and networking purposes. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile with new experiences. Investigate and apply for summer internships, research, or study abroad programs. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March.
	Credits	15
Junior
Fall
PHIL 3210	SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY	3
General Education Course or Elective		3
General Education Course or Elective		3
General Education Course or Elective		3
General Education Course or Elective		3
Apply for a paid internship or research assistantship. Attend a mock interview workshop or use online interview tools with Career Services. Start researching and visiting graduate programs or professional schools. Visit Career Center, continue updating resume. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct.
	Credits	15
Spring
General Education Course or Elective		3
PHIL 3050	ETHICAL THEORY (General Education Course or Elective)	3
General Education Course or Elective		3
General Education Course or Elective		3
General Education Course or Elective		3-4
Request letters of recommendation from faculty for jobs or grad school. Attend the All-Majors Career Fair with a plan to network. Meet with your advisor or submit for a graduation check-in to review remaining degree requirements. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March.
	Credits	15-16
Senior
Fall
Upper-level Philosophy (i.e., PHIL 3000/4000) Course of Choice, such as PHIL 3650 Epistemology		3
General Education Course or Elective		3
General Education Course or Elective		3
General Education Course or Elective		3
Elective		3
Check in with Career Center for networking tips. Finalize graduate school applications or job search strategy. Attend a career fair and start applying for full-time jobs. Prepare for interviews and salary negotiations with Career Services. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
	Credits	15
Spring
Approved PHIL 3000/4000 Level Ethics, Law, and Social Political Philosophy Course, such as PHIL 3220 Philosophy of Art		3
Elective		3
Elective		3
Elective		3
Elective		3
Complete your final advising check before graduation. Polish your resume, cover letters, and LinkedIn profile. Stay connected by joining alumni networks and professional organizations. Apply for graduation via MavLink.
	Credits	15
	Total Credits	119-121

College Breadth: Students should plan on using at least 15 hours of "Electives" to fulfill Option 1, 2, or 3, of the College of Arts and Sciences' breadth requirement.

Upper Level Credits: Students need 27 upper level credits throughout the degree with at least 18 upper level credits within the major. Electives may need to be selected at the 3000-4000 level to reach these minimums.

Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.

Placement Exams: For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php

Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study

GPA Requirements: 2.0

Note: This plan provides a general guide, but your specific courses, experiences, and career goals may differ. Work with your academic advisor to ensure you’re meeting degree requirements and consult with career advisors to explore internships, research opportunities, and post-graduation plans. Regular check-ins will help you stay on track and make the most of your time at UNO!