Degree Requirements

Greek

Susquehanna offers a minor program in Greek.

The Minor in Greek. Students minoring in Greek successfully complete, with grades of C- or better, 12 semester hours in offerings above the 101–102 language level.

Philosophy Studies

Requirements for the Major in Philosophy. The philosophy major completes, with a grade of C- or better, at least 36 hours in philosophy. To ensure that students acquire adequate breadth and depth, they consult with a major advisor to select a balance of upper- and lower-level courses. Requirements include at least one course each in symbolic logic, ethics, ancient philosophy, modern philosophy and at least one 300-level course.

Minor in Philosophy. The philosophy minor completes, with a grade of C- or better, at least 20 semester hours in philosophy. Students consult with a minor advisor to select courses and are expected to take a balance of upper- and lower-level courses.

Capstone Requirement. Students majoring in philosophy or religion are expected to take the senior capstone requirement in the appropriate subject. A student with a double major may fulfill the university capstone requirement in a major outside of this department. Any student who elects to fulfill the capstone requirement in this manner must complete the philosophy or religion major by successful completion of an additional four-credit course, or the equivalent, in the relevant subject. Any student wishing to qualify for philosophy and religion departmental honors must fulfill the appropriate capstone as provided by the philosophy and religion department in addition to any capstone requirements imposed in a second major.

The course description for the departmental capstone states that it is "to serve [students] as a culmination of all their studies, allowing them to address a particular topic, issue, or thinker in philosophy or religion through the lens of their total undergraduate education." Philosophy and religion majors are encouraged to develop capstone projects that also draw on knowledge and strengths they have acquired in declared minors. Primary oversight of such projects will rest with the appropriate faculty supervisor in philosophy or religion, although students will also be expected to work with an appropriate advisor from their minor area(s) of study.

Honors. The honors program in philosophy encourages and commends outstanding academic work. To graduate with departmental honors in philosophy, students must do the following:

• complete requirements for the major,
• have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 overall and at least 3.5 in philosophy, and
• perform outstanding academic work in at least one course of directed readings and research in philosophy.

Religion Studies

Requirements for the Major in Religion. Majors in religion complete at least 36 semester hours in religion with grades of C- or better. To ensure both breadth and depth of study, at least 8 semester hours –– 4 at the 100 level and 4 at the 200 level or above –– are taken in each of three areas: Biblical Studies, History of Religion and Contemporary Religious Issues. Of the remaining 12 semester hours, at least 4 should be at the 200 level or above. Students consult with the major advisor to select courses.

Minor in Religion. Students minoring in religion complete 20 semester hours in religion, with grades of C- or better. Students consult with an assigned minor advisor to select both upper- and lower-level courses. Of the five courses, at least two must be at the 200 level or above.

Capstone Requirement. Students majoring in philosophy or religion are expected to take the senior capstone requirement in the appropriate subject. A student with a double major may fulfill the university capstone requirement in a major outside of this department. Any student who elects to fulfill the capstone requirement in this manner must complete the philosophy or religion major by successful completion of an additional four-credit course, or the equivalent, in the relevant subject. Any student wishing to qualify for philosophy and religion departmental honors must fulfill the appropriate capstone as provided by the philosophy and religion department in addition to any capstone requirements imposed in a second major.

The course description for the departmental capstone states that it is "to serve [students] as a culmination of all their studies, allowing them to address a particular topic, issue or thinker in philosophy or religion through the lens of their total undergraduate education." Philosophy and religion majors are encouraged to develop capstone projects that also draw on knowledge and strengths they have acquired in declared minors. Primary oversight of such projects will rest with the appropriate faculty supervisor in philosophy or religion, although students will also be expected to work with an appropriate advisor from their minor area(s) of study.

Honors. The honors program in religion encourages and commends outstanding academic work. To graduate with departmental honors in religion, students do the following:

• complete requirements for the major,
• have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 overall and at least 3.5 in religion, and
• perform outstanding academic work in at least one course of independent study in religion.