Jun 06, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

History of Philosophy Certificate


Offered by Philosophy .

This certificate provides a strong foundation in the history of philosophy, including but not restricted to particular historical periods such as ancient philosophy and 18th and 19th century European philosophy, and is particularly designed for students who aim either to pursue graduate study in philosophy, ancient studies, or history or to seek employment in fields with a strong humanities orientation, such as publishing, teaching and education.

Certificate Requirements


  • Minimum 15 credits
  • Minimum grade of ‘C’ in courses applied to the certificate
  • A maximum 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 course meeting one set of certificate requirements cannot be used to meet another set of certificate requirements.

Course Requirements