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Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy degree is designed to expose students to the fundamentals of Western philosophy. Courses in this program will enable students to explore the history of Western philosophy, logic, ethics, the philosophy of science, and the fundamentals of metaphysics and ethics.
Through the use of logic and argumentation, students will learn to think critically and objectively, write clearly and effectively, and navigate complex intellectual, social, and legal issues. This program helps to prepare students for professional responsibilities often requiring a high level of analytical thought in fields such as ethics, instruction, business, or social justice organizations.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Examine the historical development and evolution of philosophy from its origins through contemporary times.
- Evaluate the various schools of philosophical and moral thought, as well as the historical context and the rationale behind their respective development.
- Apply logic by demonstrating the proper use of inductive, deductive, and abductive reasoning.
- Evaluate various criteria for justifying claims of knowledge and morality.
- Construct philosophical positions in various compositions and critically analyze philosophical questions.
- Apply philosophical inquiry to contemporary events.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
36
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Final Program Requirement
3
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Elective Requirements
51
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Total Semester Hours
120
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Total Semester Hours
30
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Major Required (36 semester hours)
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Select 5 courses from the following:
15
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Introduction to Ethics
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Philosophy of Science
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Logic
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Environmental Ethics
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Philosophy of Law
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Bioethics
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Metaphysics and Epistemology
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Total Semester Hours
36
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Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
3
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Elective Requirements (51 semester hours)
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Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill requirements listed above. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major.
51
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Total Semester Hours
51
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.