2026-2027 Academic Catalog

May 12, 2026

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2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Honors Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, BA

Common Core - Credits: 35

Composition

ENGL 1153 - English Composition: Exposition and Argument Credits: 3

Scientific Literacy and Mathematics

Laboratory Science Course Credits: 4
MATH 1163 - College Algebra Credits: 3

Wellness and Lifelong Fitness

PHED 1001 - The Wellness Lifestyle Credits: 1

Honors Great Books

HON 1013 - Great Books Lecture I: The Ancient World Credits: 3
HON 1113 - Great Books Seminar I: The Ancient World Credits: 3
HON 2043 - Great Books Lecture II: The Classical World Credits: 3
HON 2143 - Great Books Seminar II: The Classical World Credits: 3
HON 2543 - Great Books Lecture III: The Medieval and Early Modern World Credits: 3
HON 2643 - Great Books Seminar III: The Medieval and Early Modern World Credits: 3
HON 3013 - Great Books Lecture IV: The Modern World Credits: 3
HON 3113 - Great Books Seminar IV: The Modern World Credits: 3

Supportive Core - Credits: 18

Philosophy

PHIL 1043 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3

Communication

Select one course:

BSAD 3003 - Business Communications Credits: 3
COMS 1093 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: 3

Social Sciences

Select two courses:

Anthropology Course Credits: 3
Criminal Justice Course Credits: 3
Family Science Course Credits: 3
Psychology Course Credits: 3
History Course Credits: 3

Language

Two Non-English Language Courses in the Same Language Credits: 6

Major Requirements - Credits: 67

Philosophy - Credits: 21

PHIL 2143 - History of Modern Philosophy Credits: 3
PHIL 2343 - History of Ancient Philosophy Credits: 3
PHIL 2353 - History of Medieval Philosophy Credits: 3
PHIL 3203 - Logic Credits: 3
PHIL 3313 - Political Philosophy Credits: 3
PHIL 3533 - Ethics Credits: 3
PHIL 4603 - Metaphysics Credits: 3

Politics - Credits: 24

POLI 1013 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3
POLI 1223 - American National Government Credits: 3
POLI 2503 - International Relations Credits: 3
POLI 3153 - American Political Thought Credits: 3
POLI 3303 - The U.S. Presidency Credits: 3
POLI 4123 - Constitutional Law: Rights Credits: 3
POLI 4403 - Congress and the Legislative Process Credits: 3
3000-4000 Level POLI Course Credits: 3

Economics - Credits: 18

ECON 1203 - Introduction to Economics Credits: 3
ECON 2013 - Principles of Economics: Macro Credits: 3
ECON 2023 - Principles of Economics: Micro Credits: 3
ECON 3453 - Money and Banking Credits: 3
FIN 4053 - International Finance Credits: 3
MATH 2003 - Basic Statistics Credits: 3

Honors Colloquia - Credits: 0

Select four courses:

HON 2119 - Colloquium in Humanities Credits: 0 to 1
HON 2219 - Colloquium in Fine Arts Credits: 0 to 1
HON 2319 - Colloquium in Business Credits: 0 to 1
HON 2419 - Colloquium in Life Sciences Credits: 0 to 1
HON 2519 - Colloquium in Social Studies Credits: 0 to 1
HON 2619 - Colloquium in Mathematics / Physical Sciences Credits: 0 to 1
HON 2719 - Colloquium in Theology / Ministry Credits: 0 to 1

Honors Capstone - Credits: 4

HON 3779 - Contracted Studies Credits: 1 to 2
HON 4993 - Honors Thesis Credits: 3

Total Hours Required for Graduation - Credits: 120