Note: Applications to the BA and BA Honours program are currently suspended. No new admissions will be permitted. The Minor in History and Philosophy of Science is still available. Students currently in the History and Philosophy of Science BA or Honours program should consult with the Arts Students' Centre for program advice.

Overview of Programs and Procedures

Baccalaureate Degrees Offered

A Minor Field of Specialization is offered in History and Philosophy of Science.

Contact Information

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For Program Advice

Students should consult a program advisor in the Arts Students' Centre for information and advice on their overall program requirements.

For more specific advice regarding course selection and requirements in the major field, students should consult the subject advisor located in their home Department (consult Department website for contact information).

Overlapping Programs

Programs in History and Philosophy of Science programs cannot be taken in conjunction with programs in Philosophy. This restriction applies to Major-plus-Minor combinations, Double Majors, Combined Degrees and Second Baccalaureate Degrees. A maximum of 60 units (10.0 full-course equivalents) is allowed in any discipline within the Major Field of History and Philosophy of Science.

Programs in the History and Philosophy of Science can be taken in conjunction with programs in History with approval from the Faculty. Consent is required for Major-plus-Minor combinations, Double Majors, Combined Degrees and Second Baccalaureate Degrees.

Field of History and Philosophy of Science

The Field of the History and Philosophy of Science consists of the following courses:

History 372, 427, 477.01, 477.02, 541, 597 and 598
Philosophy 279, 301, 303, 305, 307, 309, 361, 367, 377, 379, 405, 407, 467, 479, 501, 505, 507, 517, 565, 567, 571, 590 and 595
Anthropology 461
Computer Science 409
Economics 483
English 393
Greek and Roman Studies 321
Psychology 305
Religious Studies 397
Science, Technology and Society 327

Notes:

Most of the courses listed above have prerequisites that lie outside the Field of the History and Philosophy of Science. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed. We encourage students to speak with a program advisor on a regular basis to assist with a degree planning.
History 541 is a decimalized course and may be repeated for credit.

4.35.1 BA in History and Philosophy of Science

4.35.2 BA Honours in History and Philosophy of Science

4.35.3 Minor in the History and Philosophy of Science

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