2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Philosophy, Area of Concentration for Child Study (SJNY Long Island)

Area of Concentration in Philosophy for Child Study

Child Study majors are required to complete 30 credits as follows:

Required Philosophy Courses: 18 credits

PHI 123 - The Art of Thinking 3 credits.
PHI 124 - Invitation to Philosophy 3 credits.
PHI 160 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credits.
PHI 231 - The Philosophy of Childhood 3 credits.
PHI 360 - Philosophy and Moral Education 3 credits.
PHI 365 - Philosophy in the Pre-College Curriculum 3 credits.

Two courses from the history of philosophy sequence: 6 credits

PHI 154 - Sources Of Great Western Ideas 3 credits.
PHI 240 - American Philosophy 3 credits.
PHI 254 - Medieval Philosophy 3 credits.
PHI 255 - Modern Philosophy 3 credits.
PHI 356 - Contemporary Philosophy 3 credits.
Two additional courses from among the offerings in philosophy at the 200-level and above.

Two Elective Courses: 6 credits