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• Students can get to know other philosophy majors through the Philosophy Club.
• The Vatican Microfilm Library, located on campus, is the finest resource in the United States for medieval and Renaissance studies research.
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• Complete a minimum of 120 credits (excluding pre-college level courses numbered below 1000).
• Complete the University Undergraduate Core curriculum requirements.
• Complete major requirements: minimum of 30 credits required.
• Complete remaining credits with a second major, minor, certificate or electives to reach the minimum of 120 credits required for graduation.
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