| General Education Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| English 101, English Composition | 3 |
| English 102, English Composition, or Communication 101, Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 |
| *Humanities/Fine Arts | 6 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| *Natural Sciences | 8 |
| Social Sciences | 6 |
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Philosophy is a discipline that deals with all learningÌýexclusive of technical precepts and the practicalÌýarts. Courses include study in areas such as logic,Ìýethics, religious thought, and issues with technology,Ìýbusiness, and medicine. If you are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy,Ìýyou mayÌýcomplete your first two years of courseworkÌýat Â黨ÐÇ¿Õmv. Philosophy courses areÌýtransferable to other institutions in Michigan andÌýelsewhere.
Well-prepared Philosophy majors have done wellÌýconsistently in the Graduate Record ExaminationÌý(GRE) and Law School Aptitude Test (LSAT).
You may complete the requirements for an AssociateÌýin Arts degree. Competency in a foreign languageÌýis not a degree requirement. However, PhilosophyÌýmajors are strongly urged to complete at least twoÌýsemesters of French, German, or Spanish. As aÌýPhilosophy major, you should seek a broad-basedÌýeducation through careful selection of courses.ÌýConsult the faculty advisor for specific guidance.
*From at least two academic disciplines. **Credit hours listed are based on minimum earned. For example, MATH courses have 3, 4, or 5 credits. Please see catalog for courses that have Honors equivalents and meet Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) transfer guidelines. Completion of the MTA requires 30 credits of coursework in the 5 MTA distribution areas.Ìý
If you are planning to transfer to a four-year collegeÌýor university, you should become familiar with yourÌýchosen school’s requirements. See your AcademicÌýAdvisor for assistance in developing your StudentÌýEducation Plan (SEP) or visitÌýlakemichigancollege.edu/transfer.
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