Philosophy
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Philosophy and Classics

At least six courses in philosophy and six courses in classics, with a grade of C or higher, are required.

In philosophy the following is required: any one of CAS PH 100, 110, 140, 150, 155, or 160; CAS PH 300; CAS PH 310; any two courses at the 200 level or above; and any one of CAS PH 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 480.

In classics the following is required: CAS CL 101 or 321; CAS CL 261; and any other four courses in classical civilization (at the 200 level or above) or classical languages. Note: Students who choose to complete the CAS foreign language requirement using a classical language may not count 100-level courses in that language toward the joint concentration in classics and philosophy.

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