Philosophy, Logic, and Science Certificate

This certificate provides a strong background in the philosophical foundations of various sciences, logic, scientific reasoning and methodology and is particularly designed for students who aim either to pursue graduate studies in philosophy of science, logic, and other science-related fields including medical school, to seek employment in science labs and businesses with a significant foothold in the natural and social sciences, or to teach science or math.

Certificate Requirements

Minimum 15 credits
Minimum grade of ‘C’ in courses applied to the certificate
A minimum of one course used to meet the Philosophy, B.A. requirements in Logic, Ethics, Metaphysics/Epistemology, and History can be used to meet a certificate’s requirements.
A minimum of one course used to meet the Philosophy Minor History requirement can be used to meet a certificate’s requirements.
A course meeting one set of certificate requirements cannot be used to meet another set of certificate requirements.

Course Requirements

Foundation Course (3 credits)

Complete one 100 or 200 level philosophy course to meet philosophy upper division course prerequisites.

Philosophy, Logic, and Science (3 credits)

Complete one of the following:

Additional Courses (9 credits)

Complete 9 credits from the following: