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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION (MavEd) REQUIREMENTS - 34 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Skills | 15 | |
Writing – 6 hrs. | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
or ENGL 1140 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I WITH SUPPORT | |
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | ||
Oral Communication – 3 hrs. | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
Quantitative Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
| 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 | |
or MATH 1320 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | |
Data Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| DATA LITERACY FOR WORK AND LIFE | ||
| DATA AND INFORMATION LITERACY | ||
| DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | ||
| 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 (MavEd) 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 (MavEd) requirement | ||
| Philosophy Major - 30 Hours Required | ||
| Required Coursework | 18 | |
| CRITICAL REASONING (**) | ||
or PHIL 2010 | SYMBOLIC LOGIC | |
| INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS (**) | ||
| PHILOSOPHY OF LAW | ||
| ETHICAL THEORY | ||
| SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY | ||
| 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 | ||
| CONTEMPORARY MORAL PROBLEMS (**) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO EAST ASIAN PHILOSOPHY (**) | ||
| BIOMEDICAL ETHICS | ||
| VALUES AND VIRTUES | ||
| ETHICS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | ||
| HISTORY OF ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY | ||
| ETHICS IN BUSINESS (**) | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS | ||
| PROBLEMS IN PHILOSOPHY (Ethics) | ||
| READINGS IN PHILOSOPHY (Ethics) | ||
| Law | ||
| THE POLITICS AND PRACTICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS (^) | ||
| CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: FOUNDATIONS (^) | ||
| CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: THE FEDERAL SYSTEM (^) | ||
| CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: CIVIL LIBERTIES (^) | ||
| INTERNATIONAL LAW (^) | ||
| FEDERAL INDIAN LAW (^) | ||
| Social/Political | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY: LAW, POLITICS, AND SOCIETY (**) | ||
| PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY | ||
| PHILOSOPHY OF ART | ||
| PHILOSOPHY OF MEDICINE | ||
| PHILOSOPHY OF RACE | ||
| GENDER AND PHILOSOPHY | ||
| PROBLEMS IN PHILOSOPHY | ||
| PHENOMENOLOGY AND EXISTENTIALISM | ||
| READINGS IN PHILOSOPHY (Social/Political Philosophy) | ||
| AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT | ||
| CLASSICAL POLITICAL THOUGHT (^) | ||
| EARLY MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT | ||
| LATE MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT (^) | ||
| 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 (MavEd) Requirements - 18+ hours | ||
Additional quantitative literacy - 3 hours | ||
Additional Social Science Gen. Ed. (MavEd) from another Discipline - 3 hours | ||
Additional Humanities Gen. Ed. (MavEd) from another Discipline - 3 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 | 15-16 | |
| FREN, GERM, Or SPAN, 1210, 1220, 2210, 2220, and 2240 (15 hours) OR 1110, 1120, 2110 and 2120 (16 hours) | ||
| 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
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| MATH 1120 | 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 |
| Elective | 2 | |
| World Language Course 1210* | 3 | |
*Students fulfilling their World Language requirement by completing the 1110, 1120, 2110, and 2120 sequence should check with their advisor. | ||
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 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| PHIL 2030 | INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS | 3 |
| World Language Course 1220 | 3 | |
| General Education (MavEd) Course or Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
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 2210 | 3 | |
| World Language 2240 or General Education (MavEd) Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Approved PHIL 3000/4000 Level Ethics, Law, and Social Political Course, such as PHIL 3110 Ancient Philosophy | 3 | |
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 | ||
| PHIL 3000 | PHILOSOPHY WRITING SEMINAR (General Education (MavEd) Course or Elective) | 3 |
| PHIL 3040 | PHILOSOPHY OF LAW (General Education (MavEd) Course or Elective) | 3 |
| General Education (MavEd) Course or Elective | ||
| World Language Course 2220 | 3 | |
| World Language Course 2240 or General Education (MavEd) Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education (MavEd) 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 (MavEd) Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education (MavEd) Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education (MavEd) Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education (MavEd) 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 | ||
| PHIL 3050 | ETHICAL THEORY (General Education Course or Elective) | 3 |
| General Education (MavEd) Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education (MavEd) Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education (MavEd) Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education (MavEd) 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 (MavEd) Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education (MavEd) Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education (MavEd) 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 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
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 | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 120-122 | |
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, World 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!