Combined Major in History and Philosophy of Science

The combined major in history and philosophy of science is designed for students interested in the nature and development of science, along with its many roles in contemporary society and culture. This major is for those interested in topics such as scientific evidence, scientific explanations, causal inference, scientific communities, science and values, and the evolution of scientific ideas within a social context. It might also be a suitable second major for science students with humanistic interests.

Admission

For admission into the history and philosophy of science combined major, please speak with the program advisor.

Curriculum

Lower-Level Requirements (12 credits):

Students must complete HIST/PHIL 260, and at least 9 credits of first and second year HIST or PHIL courses. The following are recommended: HIST 104, 105, 106, 240, 241, 259; PHIL 125, 220/222, 230, 240.

Upper-Level Requirements (30 credits):

Students must complete HIST 393/PHIL 360, and one (3 credits) of HIST 403, 466, 468, 490 or PHIL 418, 426, 431, 432, 440, 450, 452, 455, 469, or 491. They must take an additional 15 credits from the following list, with no fewer than 6 credits in PHIL and 6 credits in HIST: HIST 392, 394, 395, 396, 398, 440, 487, 491, 493, 494, 495; PHIL 321, 337, 362, 363, 364, 369, 419, 427, 461, 462, 464, 469.

The remaining 9 credits will normally be taken from upper-level HIST or PHIL courses (excluding PHIL 400, 401). Students may substitute any of the following: BIOL 446; AMNE 306 (previously CLST 306); ENGL 309; GEOG 345; MATH 446; PHYS 340; PSYC 312.

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