Philosophy Curriculum Map
 

Shown below are the 3000- and 4000-level courses required for Philosophy majors, and the emphasis – None (0), low (1), moderate (2), high (3) – each course places on each learning objective. 

Student Learning Outcomes
PHH 3100 PHI 3400 PHI 3601 PHI 3130 PHI 4935*
Understand terms, methods & procedures of discipline. 2 2 2 2 2
Understand main developments, traditions and topics of discipline. 3 3 3 1 variable
Critical Thinking Skills
 
Present well-reasoned, fallacy-free arguments, with conclusions properly follwing from premises. 3 3 3 3 3
Understand structure/evaluate merits of arguments. 2 2 2 3 variable
Read complex prose in systematic, interpretive and critical manner. 3 3 3 1 variable
Communication Skills
 
Write in reasoned, persuasive and argumentatively effective manner. 3 3 3 0 3
Employ verbal skills needed for individual presentations and group participation. 3 3 3 1 3

*Offerings of this course rotate among the regular faculty. Thus the topic, content, and focus vary from semester to semester.