The Philosophy for the Health Professions concentration consists of three courses (9 credit hours). It is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the health professions.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Logic and Reasoning Requirement - choose one of the following: 1,2		3
PHIL 2000	Critical Reasoning: Informal Logic in Real-World Contexts
or PHIL 4000	Modern Logic
PHIL 2310	Ethical Reasoning: Theory and Dialogue in Real-World Contexts 3
Ethics Requirement - choose one of the following: 1,2		3
PHIL 2310	Ethical Reasoning: Theory and Dialogue in Real-World Contexts 3
PHIL 4310	History and Theory of Ethics
PHIL 4335	Biomedical Ethics
Select Topics Requirement - choose one of the following: 1,2		3
PHIL 2010	Introduction to Cognitive Science
PHIL 2420	Philosophical Perspectives on Persons
PHIL 2460	Philosophical Perspectives on Free Will
PHIL 3503	The Ethics of Intimacy
PHIL 3509	Philosophy of Disability
PHIL 3550	Moral Psychology
PHIL 4320	Contemporary Ethical Problems 4
PHIL 4335	Biomedical Ethics
PHIL 4470	Philosophy of Science
Total Credit Hours:		9

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Students are recommended to complete requirements in the order listed.

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At least one of the three courses must be an upper-level (3000- or 4000-level) course.

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PHIL 2310 may be used to fulfill the Logic and Reasoning requirement or the Ethics requirement, but not both.

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Depends on topic. Contact the Philosophy Director of Undergraduate Studies to inquire about specific sections.

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