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attention
Senate
date
September 12,2012
from
Jon Driver, Vice-President, Academic and
PAGES
1/1
Provost, and Chair, SCUP
RE:
Faculties of Art and Social Sciences and Ilealth Sciences: Full Program Proposal for ajoint
Major in Philosophy and Health Sciences (SCUP 12-30)
r
At its September 5, 2012 meeting SCUP reviewed and approved the Full Program Proposal for ajoint
Major in Philosophy and Health Sciences in the Department of Philosophy within the Faculty of Arts and
Social Sciences and in the Faculty of Health Sciences, effective Fall 2013.
Motion:
That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors the Full Program Proposal for a Joint
Major in Philosophy and Health Sciences in the Department of Philosophy within the Faculty of Arts and
Social Sciences and in the Faculty of Health Sciences, effective Fall 2013.
end.
c:
E. Tiffany
M. Lechner
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MEMORANDUM
attention
Senate
DATE
September 12,2012
from
Jon Driver,Vice-President, Academic and
pages
1/1
Provost, and Chair, SCUP
RE:
Faculties of Art and Social Sciences and HealthSciences: Full Program Proposal for aJpint
Major in Philosophy and Health Sciences (SCUP 12-30)
At its September 5, 2012 meeting
SCUP reviewed and approved the Full Program Proposal for ajoint
Major in Philosophy and Health Sciences in the Department ofPhilosophy withjn the Faculty ofArts and
Social Sciences and in the Faculty of Health Sciences, effective Fall 2013.
V.
Motion:
That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors the Full Program Proposal for ajoint
Major in Philosophy and Health Sciences in the Department of Philosophy within the Faculty of Arts and
Social Sciences and in the Faculty of Health Sciences, effective Fall 2013.
end.
c:
E. Tiffany
M. Lechner
SIMON
PR A SI: R UNIVKKSITY
EN0A0IN0 THE WORLD
SFU
SCUP 12-30
OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE VICE-PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC AND
ASSOCIATE PROVOST
University Drive,
TEL: 778.782.4636
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FAX: 778.782.5876
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MEMORANDUM
ATTENTION
Senate Committee on University
Priorities
Bill Krane, Chair
Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Studies
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (SCUS 12-29e)
DATE
FROM
PAGES
RE:
Action undertaken by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies at its meeting of
August 2, 2012, gives
rise to the following recommendation:
Motion:
That SCUP approve and recommend to Senate the Full Program Proposal for the
Joint
Major in Philosophy and Health Sciences in the Department of Philosophy
within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Health Sciences.
The relevant documentation for review by SCUP is attached.
S! M O N FKA SBH U N IV EHS I 1 Y
ENGAGING THE WORLD
Full Program Proposal
Joint Major in Philosophy and Health Sciences
FHS Undergraduate Studies Committee
Philosophy Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
Simon Fraser University
May 17, 2012
Executive Summary
•
A BAJoint Major in Philosophy and Health Sciences is proposed by the Department of
Philosophy and Faculty of Health Sciences to be jointly administered by the Philosophy
Department and Faculty of Health Sciences.
•
The B.A. in Philosophy and Health Sciences is designed for students who are interested in
focusing on and expanding their expertise in areas
where these two fields of study intersect.
Students who complete the joint major gain broad training in both Philosophy and Health
Sciences.
Students develop solid foundations in ethical theory, epistemology, metaphysics and
the history of philosophy and a grounding in health-related knowledge with an emphasis on
applied ethics in health and the philosophy and history of health science.
•
The proposed program
addresses the following university goal as stated in the President's
Agenda 2005-2009 (Michael
Stevenson, June 2005)
" we must continue to increase the diversification of our programmes, increasing the
number of professional and quasi-professional programmes, as well as creating new
interdisciplinary specializations."
Based upon existing courses, this program can be mounted immediately with minimum
requirement for new resources.
The program will be directed by an undergraduate Coordinating Committee, comprised of two
representatives from each of the Department of Philosophy and the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Students will be enrolled from existing students in the Philosophy and Health Sciences
programs.
We are confident the program has a potential to attract new students to SFU.
The Joint Major will be re-evaluated in the future and, depending on its success in attracting
existing students to this stream, we will consider including other departments such as the
Faculties of Business and the Environment to expand course offerings in applied ethics.
Graduates of this degree will be well-prepared to move on to:
•
Professional schools
•
Graduate degrees in a number of areas including bioethics, philosophy, and public health.
•
Employment in careers that intersect with health ethics and the philosophy of science.
•
Employment in the burgeoning field of genomics and applications of DNA sequencing.
Background
Simon Fraser University has teaching strengths in applied ethics and the history and philosophy of
science, but course offerings in these areas are divided between the Department of Philosophy and
Faculty of Health Sciences. This joint major will offer students interested in these areas the
opportunity to pursue an integrated major that combines a strong background in philosophy with
applications in
the health sciences. This interdisciplinary major will prepare students for continued
study and careers in bioethics, genomics/genetic testing, the philosophy of science, three highly
desirable and growing fields of study.
Credential to be awarded:
Joint Major, Philosophy and Health Sciences, B.A.
Location:
SFU, Burnaby Campus
Faculty/Department/School offering the new program:
Department of Philosophy
Faculty of Health
Sciences
Anticipated program start date:
Fall 2013
Description of proposed program:
A) Aims, goals, and/or objectives
The B.A. in Philosophy and Health Sciences aims to give students broad training in both Philosophy
and Health Sciences. Students will gain expertise in philosophical theories in areas including ethics,
metaphysics, and epistemology. These theories will be applied in the health sciences, includingthe
areas of epidemiology and applied ethics. Students will gain criticalthinking skills relevant to a large
range of career options.
B) Anticipated contribution to mandate and strategic plan of the institution
The proposed jointmajorenhances the offerings of one of the University's newest faculties, while
strengthening linkages between that unit and previously existing programs. The proposed program
meshes well with one of the important dimensions in which our academic programmes should be
improved as stated in the President'sAgenda 2005-2009 (Michael Stevenson, June 2005)
o " we must continue to increase the diversification of our programmes, increasing the
number of professional and quasi-professional programmes, as well as creating new
interdisciplinary specializations."
C) Target audience
The Joint Major in Philosophy and Health Sciences is intendedfor students who are interested in
applied ethics and the philosophy and history of health sciences.
D) Content
Requirements for the Proposed Joint Major:
Courses used toward the upper division Philosophy requirements may not be used as part of Health
Sciences credit requirements, and vice versa. Any lower division course that counts toward the
separate requirements for Philosophy and Health Sciences may be counted toward both.
Students are required to satisfy the prerequisites of ail courses (upper and lower division) that are
taken within this joint major and should consult regularly with the program advisors regarding course
selection.
Philosophy
Lower Division Requirements:
Students must complete:
PHIL 120W-3 Introduction to Moral Philosophy
And at least one of
PHIL 100W-3 Knowledge and Reality
PHIL
144-3 Introduction to the Philosophy of Natural and Social Science
PHIL 150-3 History of Philosophy I
PHIL 151-3 History
of Philosophy II
And one of:
PHIL 110-3 Introduction to Logic and Reasoning
PHIL 210-3 Natural Deductive Logic
And both of:
PHIL 201-3 Epistemology
PHIL 203-3 Metaphysics
Upper Division Requirements
Students must complete a total of 19 upper division philosophy units, including:
At least one of:
PHIL 320-3 Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 321-3 Topics in Moral Philosophy
PHIL 322-3 History of Ethics
At least one of:
PHIL 302-3 Topics in Epistemology and Metaphysics
PHIL 341-3 Philosophy of Science
PHIL 343-3 Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 344-3 Philosophy of Language
At least one of:
PHIL 322-3 History of Ethics1
PHIL 350-3 Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 352-3 17th Century Philosophy
PHIL 356-3 18th Century Philosophy
PHIL 357-3 Topics in the History of Philosophy
And at least
one 400-level course in Philosophy.
1If not taken in satisfaction of breadth requirement in value stream (i.e. PHIL 320, PHIL
321, or PHIL 322).
Health Sciences
Lower Division Requirements
Allot:
HSC1100-3 Human Biology OR BISC 101-4 General Biology
HSC1130-3 Foundations of Health Sciences
And one of:
STAT 201-3 Statistics for the Life Sciences
STAT 203-3 Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences
And at least two of:
HSCI 211-3 Perspectives on Cancer, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases
HSCI212-3 Perspectives on Infectious and Immunological Diseases
HSCI 214-3 Perspectives on Mental Health and Illness
HSCI 215-3 Perspectives on Disability and Injury
HSCI
216-3 Ecological Determinants of Human Growth, Development and Hearth
Upper Division Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 18 upper division units in the Faculty of Health Sciences
courses including:
All of:
HSCI 305-3 The Canadian Health System
HSCI 319W-3 Applied Health Ethics
HSCI 327-3 (PHIL 327-3) Global Health Ethics
HSCI 330-3 Exploratory Strategies in Epidemiology
HSCI 340-3 Social Determinants of Health
One 300-level or 400-level HSCI elective - 3 units
E) Delivery Methods
The program will be taught through existing courses at the SFU Burnaby and SFU Vancouver
campus. Lower divisioncourses typically
will be offered as lectures while upper division courses will
be offered as seminars.
F) Linkages between learning outcomes and curriculum design
Students pursuing the jointmajorwill develop a capacityforanalyzing philosophical and health-
related problems in an interdisciplinary framework.
G)
Distinctive characteristics
The program is distinguished by its thematic foci, and by its cross-disciplinary approach within
philosophy and health sciences. The proposed newjointmajorwill benefitstudents who have
otherwise been unable to explore interests in applied ethics and the historyand philosophy of science
in a dedicated major. These interests are better accommodated by an interdisciplinaryprogram.
H) Anticipated completion time
Four years.
I) Enrolment plan for the length of the program
Students will be admitted to the Joint major program from other programs at SFU or via transfer from
other post-secondary institutions. Students will be primarily those who were enrolled into the
philosophy and health sciences programs and wish to broaden their
area of study through the
programmingin this joint major. No maximum number of admissions per year has been set. Initially,
we expect only about 10 new students per year.
In the event of large student demand, a certain percentage of the required FHS and PHIL courses will
be reserved for students who have declared into the joint major.
J) Policies on student evaluation (degree requirements)
Evaluation will be achieved following the general regulations for the University and the Faculty of Arts
and Social Sciences and Hearth Sciences. Students will be evaluated on their performance in a range
of activities including but not limited to research papers, participation in seminars, and in teamwork
exercises.
K) Policies on faculty appointment (minimum qualifications)
Continuing faculty will hold a PhD or equivalent.
L) Policies on program assessment
In common with all other academic units at SFU, the Joint Major in PHI-HS is subject to external
review every six years.
M) Level of support and recognition from other post-secondary institutions (including plans
for admission and transfer within BC) and relevant regulatory or professional bodies
As per SFU'stransfer credit procedures, students may transfer from BC colleges or universities to
enrol into this program. There is no applicable regulatory or professional body in this field in BC.
N) Evidence of student interest and labour market demand
We are monitoring an increase of interest in the Joint Major within the current student body. Student
enrolment in applied ethics offerings with FHS has been robust, drawing students from other
disciplines including philosophy. Students have regularly expressed an interest in increased course
offerings in applied ethics and the philosophy of science. There is significant student interest among
non-philosophy students in philosophy courses. Enrolment in upper division philosophy courses in
philosophy is near capacity, and approximately 45-60% of students are not philosophy majors. Many
philosophy majors enter Law School or take up managerial positions. Many of these practically-
minded students willfind a joint degree with FHS very attractive.
Excerpted results from the Fall 2011 Undergraduate Student Survey in response to questions about
interest in potential new programs. Results are shown for percentage replying Very/Somewhat
interested in Joint Major in Health Ethics.
APSC ARTS BUS
CAT
EDUC ENV
HSCI SCI
ALL
15%
22%
14%
18%
20%
14%
68%
32%
23.4%
O) Related programs at SFU and other British Columbia post-secondary institutions
The combination ofthe two programs is uniquein the context of SFU and British
Columbia.
Additional Information Required by SFU:
* Contact information for the faculty member responsible for program development
Mark Lechner, Faculty of Health Sciences, 778-782-8733
Jeremy Snyder, Faculty of Health Sciences, 778-782-3258
Lisa Shapiro, Department of Philosophy, 778.782.3343
Evan Tiffany, Department of Philosophy, 778.782.4482
Sam Black, Department of Philosophy, 778-782-3343
*
Summary of requirements for graduation (courses, project/thesis, etc.)
A minimum of 120 units, including: at the 100-200 level. 27 units including 12 units of Philosophy
and 15 units of Health Sciences; at the 300-400 level^37 units including at least 19 units ofupper
division Philosophy and 18 credits of upper division Health Sciences. Elective and breadth
courses make up the balance of the University'sdegree requirements.
•
Summary of resources (faculty members, space, and equipment) required to implement
the program
Minimal additional resources are required. The program can be accommodated with present
courses and faculty. No new courses are required.
Brief description of any program and associated resources that will be reduced or
eliminated when the new program is introduced
None.
NOTICE
OF
INTENT
Joint Major In Philosophy and Health
Sciences
FHS Undergraduate Studies Committee
Philosophy Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
Simon Fraser University
December 9,2010
Executive Summary
•
ABA Joint Major In Bioethicsand HealthSciencesis proposed by the Department of Philosophy
and Facultyof HealthSciencesto be jointlyadministered bythe Philosophy Department and
Facultyof Health Sdences.
•
The BA in Philosophy and HealthSciences isdesignedfor students who are interested in
focusingon and expandingtheir expertise in areas where these two fieldsofstudy intersect
Students who complete the joint major gain broad training in both Philosophyand Health
Sdences. Students develop solid foundations in ethical theory, epistemology, metaphysics and
the history of philosophy and a grounding in health-related knowledge with an emphasis on
applied ethics in health and the philosophy and history of health science.
• , The proposed program addresses the following university goal as stated in the President's
Agenda 2005-2009 (MichaelStevenson, June 2005)
. " we must continueto increasethe diversification of our programmes, increasing the
number of professional and quasi-professional programmes, as well as creating new
Interdisciplinary specializations."
•
Based upon existing courses, this program can be mounted Immediately with minimum
requirement for new resources.
•
The program will be directed by an undergraduate Coordinating Committee, comprised oftwo
representatives from each of the Department of Philosophy and the Faculty of Health Sciences.
•
Students will be enrolled from existingstudents in the Philosophyand Health Sciences
programs. We are confident the program has a potential to attract new students to SFU.
•
TheJoint Majorwill be re-evaluated Inthe future and, dependingon itssuccess inattracting
existing students to this stream, we willconsider includingother departments such as the
Facultiesof Businessand the Environment to expandcourse offeringsin applied ethics.
•
Graduates ofthis degree willbe well-prepared to move on to:
•
Professional schools
•
Graduate degrees Ina numberof areas including bioethics, philosophy, and public health.
•
Employment Incareersthat Intersect with healthethicsand the philosophy of science.
Approval History:
PhBosophy Department March4,2011
FHS Undergraduate Studies Committee: 25 November 2010
FHS Faculty Council:January 27,2011
SFU
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8888 University Drive. Burnaby. BC
Canada V5.\ 1S6
Tlil.778.7823343
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778.7814443
FASSCC 12-2
SCUS 12-141
12 December 2011
To: Paul Budra
At its meeting of March 4, 2011 the Department of Philosophy approved the attached NOI for ajoint
major in Philosophy and Health Sciences. At its meeting of December 2, 2011 the Department of
Philosophy approved the attached prerequisite changes to: PHIL 201, 203, 320, 321, 328, 421W, and
451W; at its meeting
of December 8,2011, the Department of Philosophy approved the attached
prerequisite change to PHIL 357. Please place these items on the agenda for the next FASSCC meeting.
Sincerely,
Evan Tiffany
SIMON' I BAM H i \ I\ I.KS IM
•f
'I v.
Background
Simon FraserUniversity has teaching strengths In applied ethics andthe history and philosophy of
science, butcourseofferings intheseareasaredfokled between me Department of Philo^
Faculty ofHealth Sciences. This joint major will offer students interested intheseareas the
opportunity topursue an integrated major that combines a strong t>ackaj^ound inphilosophy with
applications In the health sciences. This interdisciplinary inajor will prepare students forcontinued
study andcareersin bioethics andthephilosophy ofscienw, two highly o^sbable and growing fields
of study.
Credential to be awarded:
Joint Major, Bioethicsand HealthSciences, BA
Location:
SFU, Burnaby Campus
Faeuity/DepaiimentfSchool offering the new program:
Department of Philosophy
Faculty of Health
Sciences
Anticipated program start date:
Description of proposed program:
A)
Alms,
goals, and/orobjectives
The BA. in Philosophy and Health Sciences is aims to give students broad training in both
Philosophy
and Health Sciences. Students wifl gain expertise in philosophical theories in areas
including ethics, metaphysics, and eptstemotogy. These theories wfil be applied in the health
sciences, includingthe areas of epidemiologyand applied ethics. Students will gain criticalthinking
skills relevant to a large range of career options.
B) Anticipated contribution to mandate and strategic plan of the Instttutlon
The proposed Joint major enhances the offerings of one of the University's newest faculties, whBe
strengthening linkages between that unitand previously existingprogranis.The proposed program
meshes well withone of the ImportantoTmenstoro in which oiiracaoemte programmes shouW be
improvedas stated in the President's Agenda2005-2009(Michael Stevenson, June 2005)
o
* we mustcontinue to increase theolvereification ofourprogrBiranes, increasing^
number of professionaland quasi-professional programmes, as weH as creating new
biterdfeclpllnary specializations.'
C) Target audience
The Jotot Major In Philosophy and HealthSciences is intended for students who are Interested In
applied ethics and
the philosophy and historyof health sciences.
D) Content
Requirements for the Proposed Joint Major
Courses used towardthe upper division Philosophy requirements may not be used as partof Health
Sciences credit requirements, and vice verea. Any IcrwercBvlslon course ttiaicourrts toward the
separate requirements for Philosophyand Health Sciences may be counted toward both.
Students
are
requiredto satisfy the prerequisites of allcourses (upperaiKl lowerdivision)that are
taken within this Jointmajor and should consult regutertywtth the program s^fvisore re
Philosophy
LowerDMslonRequirements
At teast one of1:
PHIL100W-3 Knowledge and Reality
PHIL 120W-3 introduction to Moral Philosophy
PHIL144-3 Introduction to the Philosophyof Natural and Social Science
PHIL150-3 Historyof Philosophy 1
PHIL151-3 Historyof Philosophy
II
And one of:
PHIL110-3 Introduction to Logic and Reasoning
PHIL210-3 Natural Deductive Logic
And both of:
PHIL201-3 Epistemology
PHIL203-3 Metaphysics
Upper DivisionRequirements
Students
must complete a total of 18 upper division philosophyunits, including:
At least one of:
PHIL 320-3 Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL321-3 Topics in Moral Philosophy
PHIL322-3 History of Ethics
PHIL 327-3 GlobalHealth Ethics8
At least one of:
PHIL302-3 Topics fri Epistemology and Metaphysics
PHIL341-3 Philosophy of Science
PHIL 343-3 PWtosophy of Mind '
PHIL344-3 Philosophyof Language
At toast one of:
1In selecting lower-level courses, students are advised to consider the pre-requislte
structure for upper-level courses in Philosophy.
2 PHIL 327 is identical for HSCI 327 and students cannotreceive credit for both. In order
forthe course to count toward the distributionrequirements for Philosophyor Health
Sciences, the course must be taken as PHIL or HSCI respectively.
PHIL 322-3 History of Ethics9
PHIL350-3 Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 352-317* Century Phfosophy
PHIL 356-318* Century Philosophy
PHIL 357-3 Topics in the History of Philosophy
And at least one 400-level course in Philosophy.
Health Sciences
Lower DMslon Requirements
AH of:
HSC1100-3 Human Btotogy
HSC1130-3 Foundations of Health Sciences
And one of:
STAT 201-3 Statistics for the Life Sciences
STAT 203-3 Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences
And at leasttwo of:
HSCI211-3 Perspectives on Cancer, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases
HSCI 212-3 Perspectives on infectious and Immunotogjca) Diseases
HSCI 214-3 Perspectives on Mental Healthand Illness
HSCI 215-3 Perspectives on DisablBty and Injury
HSCI 216-3 Ecological Determinants of Human Growth, Development and Hearth
Upper Division Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 15 upperdivision units inthe Facultyof Health Sdences
courses including:
Allot:
HSCI 305-3 The Canadian Health System
HSCI 318W-3 Applied Health Ethics
HSCI 327-3 Global Health Ethics2
HSCI 330-3 ExploratoryStrategies in Epidemiology
HSCI 340-3 Social Determinants of Health
One 300-level or 400-level elective - 3 units
Capstone Project 3 units either PHIL or HSCI
One 400-level Directed Studies to produce a Capstone Project(as a DirectedStudies Ineither HSCI
or PHIL): Should be taken in the last or next-to-last semester and Irrtegraies ethical concerns in
healthsciences or the phBosophy of healthsciericeswiththe production of a 6000-8000 word(25
pages) paper.Students
wMI workwitha Health Sctertcesor Phtosophy facuttymernberwho is close
to the student's research interests.The coursedesign
will be done In mimmlag^eemem between the
studentandthe faculty supervisor andthe agreemefrtwlBbeprovIcfedtothel^nosophyorHeaJth
Sciences advisor to be placed In the student's record.
E) Delivery Methods
3 Ifnot taken in satisfaction of breadth requirement in value stream.
The program will be taught throughexistingcourses at the SFU Burnabyand SFU Vancouver
campus. Lower divisioncourses typicallywill be offered as lectures while upper division courses wBi
be offered as seminars.
F) Linkages between learning outcomes and curriculum design
Students pursuingthe jointmajorwl0develop a capacityforanalyzing phRosophtcal and health-
related problems Inan interdfedpltoary framework.
6) Dlstlncttve characteristics
The program is distinguishedby Itsthematic fod, and by its crcss-disclpHnary approach within
philosophy and health sciences. The proposed new Joint majorwill benefit students who have
otherwisebeen unableto explore Interests inapplied ethicsandthe historyend philosophyof science
in a dedicated major. These Interests are better accommodated by an intordJscipfinary program.
H) Anticipated
completion time
Four years.
I)
ErtroErnerrt plan for the length of the program
Students wfQ be admitted to the Joint majorprogram from other programsa
other post-secondary institutions.Students will be primarily those who were enrolled into the
philosophyand health sdences programs and wishto broaoenthdr area dstueVthrouflh the
programminginthis jointmajor. No maximum number of admissions per year has been set Inttlafiy,
we expect only about 10 new students per year.
J) Policies on student evaluation (degree requirements)
Evaluation willbe achieved followingthe general regulatkjns forthe UrUwrsftyaitdt» Faculty of Arts
and Social Sciences and Health Sciences. Students will be evaJuatod on thefrperformanceha range
of activities Including but not limitedto research fjapere, parttetos^ to
exercises.
K) Policies on faculty appointment (minimum queiHfoatlons)
Continuing faculty willhold a PhD or equivalent.
L) Policies
on program assessment
In common with all other academic units at SFU, the Joint Major in PHI-HS Is subject to external
review every six years.
M) Level of supportand reception from oth^
for admission end transfer wlthtoBC) and relevam regulatory or professlw
As per SFU'stransfercredit procedures, stua^rrtsrrmytrajtaforfnOTiBC colleges or unhmrsities to
enrol intothis program. There is no applicable
regulatory or professional body inthis fieldInBC.
N) Evidence of student Interest and labour market demand
We are monitoring an increase of interest Inthe Joint Major within the oimarrt student body. Student
enrolment in applied ethics offerings with FHS has been robust, drawlrtg studerrts from other
dtecfpRrtes Including phBosophy. Students have regularly expressed an Interest in increased course
offerings in appUed ethics and the philosophy ofsdsnce. There issignificant studeminterest among
non-philosophy students In philosophy courses. Enrolment inupper diviston philosophy courses in
philosophy isnear capacity, and approximately 45-6096 ofstudents are not philosophy majors.
Many philosophy majors enter Law School ortake upmanagerial positions. Many of these
practlcairy-rninded studentswill find ajointdegree withFHS veryattractive.
O) RelaAedprograms etSPU and other Brl^
The combination ofthe two programs is unique in the contextof SFUandBritish
Columbia.
Additional Information Required by SFU:
• Contact information for the faculty member responsibte for piognmio^velopment
KittyCorbett, Faculty of Health Sciences, 778-782-7180
Jeremy Snyder, Faculty of Health Sciences, 778-782-3258
Lisa Shapiro, Department of Philosophy, 778.782^343
Evan Tiffany, Department of Philosophy, 778.782.4482
Sam Black, Department of Philosophy, 778-782-3343
•
Summary of i^ulremeiite for graduation (course^
A minimum of 120 units, including: at the 100-200 isvaL 27 units Including 12 units of Philosophy
and 15 unftsof Heatth Sdences; atthe 300-400 level,37 unte trtcludlng at least 19 unitsof upper
division Philosophy and 15 credits of upper division HeaBh Sciences. Elective and breadth
courses make up the balance of the University'sdegree requirements.
•
Simimary of resources (feculty member^ spa^
the program
Minimal additional resourcesare required The rjrogram can be accommodated wBh present
courses and faculty. No new courses are required.
• Briefdescription of any programed associated resources that wm be reto
eliminated when the new program Is Introduced
None.
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