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Area of Concentration Requirements

At least 10 undertakings in philosophy, including:

a. Two courses (or equivalent) in the history of philosophy, including ancient philosophy, modern philosophy, or both.
b. One course (or equivalent) in deductive logic.
c. One course (or equivalent) in ethics, and one additional course in value theory (e.g., ethics, aesthetics, metaethics, social and political philosophy).
d. Two courses (or equivalent) in contemporary analytic systematic areas (e.g., metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of religion).
e. One course in Continental thought.
f. One philosophy course (or equivalent) that meets the college’s Diverse Perspectives LAC requirement.

An undertaking that meets requirement “f” can also meet one of the other distribution requirements if the subject-matter is appropriate.

Requirements for Philosophy component of joint-disciplinary AOC:

At least seven undertakings in philosophy. Distribution may be adjusted to individual students’ needs and interests, but will usually include:

a. One course (or equivalent) in the history of either ancient or modern philosophy.
b. One course (or equivalent) in deductive logic.
c. One course (or equivalent) in ethics.
d. One course (or equivalent) in contemporary analytic systematic areas (e.g., metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of religion).
e. One course (or equivalent) in Continental thought.
f. One philosophy course (or equivalent) that meets the college’s Diverse Perspectives LAC requirement.

An undertaking that meets requirement “f” can also meet one of the other distribution requirements if the subject-matter is appropriate.

SAMPLE PATHWAYS to complete AOC Requirements

New College students must satisfy both the requirements of the Liberal Arts Curriculum (LAC), New College’s general education program, and the specific requirements for the Area of Concentration (AOC). With so many opportunities each term, the pathway below is provided as an example of how a student could complete the requirements for graduation. We’ve put some checkpoints in place so that you make the most of your time at New College. Each term you’ll meet with a faculty advisor to discuss courses, tutorials, internships, or other academic experiences. Schedule a meeting with your faculty advisor to discuss which courses satisfy the LAC and which satisfy the AOC. Each student completes a Provisional AOC Plan in the fifth contract to select an AOC, and each student submits a Thesis Prospectus/AOC Form in the sixth contract.

A Sample Four-Year Pathway for Philosophy

A Sample Two-Year Pathway for Philosophy