Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Program Description
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 offers three concentrations, such as ethics, the history of philosophy, or social justice. This program helps to prepare students for professional responsibilities often requiring a high level of analytical thought, in fields such as ethicists, instructors, businesspeople, or workers in organizations dedicated to social justice.
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
21
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Select one of the following concentrations:
15
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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:
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Arabic I
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Arabic II
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Art Appreciation
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Survey of Photography
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Film and Literature
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Image Enhancement using Adobe Photoshop®
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French I
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French II
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German I
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German II
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Introduction to Japanese
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Literature of American Encounters, Revolution, and Rebellion
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From Abolition to #MeToo: Literature of the American Civil Rights Movement
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Pivotal Figures in Early British Literature
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British Literature from Wordsworth through the Wasteland
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Leadership in World Literature: Antiquity to the Early Modern Period
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Literature of the Newly Globalized World: The Individual’s Struggle to Adapt
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Music Appreciation
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Jazz and Rock
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World Music and Cultures
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Introduction to Philosophy
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Critical Thinking
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Introduction to Ethics
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Philosophy of Science
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Introduction to Brazilian Portuguese
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Introduction to the Study of Religion
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Introduction to World Religions
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Russian I
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Spanish I
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Spanish II
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Thinking and Acting Ethically
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
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Introduction to Anthropology
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World Archaeology
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Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
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Human Sexuality
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Planning Your Future with Purpose in Humanities & Education
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Social Media and Society
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Intercultural Communication
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Microeconomics
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Macroeconomics
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Humane Education: A Global Interdisciplinary Perspective
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Introduction to Geography
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Practical Food Safety and Awareness
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International Relations I
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Introduction to Political Science
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American Government I
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Introduction to Psychology
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Death and Dying
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Race & Religion
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Hope and Resilience
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Introduction to Sociology
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Social Problems
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American Popular Culture
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Exploring Society and Cultures via Science Fiction
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Information and Digital Literacy
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Making Writing Relevant
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Select 1 course from the following:
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Emerging Technology for College Success
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Public Speaking
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Interpersonal Communications
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Proficiency in Writing
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Argumentation and Rhetoric
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Introduction to Literature
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Technical Writing
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Scientific Writing
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Effective Business Communication
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Human Relations Communication
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Information Literacy and Global Citizenship
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Introduction to Information Technology Writing
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Human Relations
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| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
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American History to 1877
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American History since 1877
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World Civilization before 1650
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World Civilization since 1650
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Western Civilization before The Thirty Years War
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Western Civilization since The Thirty Years War
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African-American History before 1877
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African-American History since 1877
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History of the American Indian
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History of Science
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The History and Context of STEM
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
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Accounting I
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Accounting for Non Accounting Majors
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Beginning Programming
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College Algebra
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College Trigonometry
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Pre-Calculus
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Introduction to Statistics
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Math for Liberal Arts Majors
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Calculus
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| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
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Introduction to Biology
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Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
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Introduction to Chemistry
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Introduction to Meteorology
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Introduction to Geology
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Introduction to Environmental Science
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Introduction to Physics
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Introduction to Astronomy
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Introduction to STEM Disciplines
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| Total Semester Hours 30 |
Major Required (21 semester hours)
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Research, Analysis, and Writing
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Introduction to Philosophy
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Critical Thinking
3 |
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Introduction to Ethics
3 |
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Logic
3 |
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Philosophy of Science
3 |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3 |
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Contemporary Issues in Philosophy
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Metaphysics and Epistemology
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| Total Semester Hours 21 |
Students must choose a concentration for this degree program and may select from a Concentration in History of Philosophy or Concentration in Society and Justice.
Concentration in History of Philosophy (15 semester hours)
This concentration looks at the five historical divisions in philosophy – ancient, medieval, modern, analytic, and continental and post-modern – to trace the evolution of principle theories and solutions to philosophical problems. Students who complete this concentration should be well prepared to advance to any graduate program in philosophy and be well versed in the evolution of Western philosophy.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Explore the ancient roots of Western philosophical thinking.
- Analyze how Western philosophy transitioned from being the "handmaiden of theology" to an independent tool of inquiry and understanding.
- Assess the place of Western philosophy during and after the Enlightenment.
- Examine important advancements and theories from both primary branches of current Western philosophy.
Concentration Requirements (15 semester hours)
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Ancient Western Philosophy
3 |
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Medieval Philosophy
3 |
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Modern Philosophy from Descartes to Kant
3 |
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Continental and Post-Modern Philosophy
3 |
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Analytical Philosophy
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| Total Semester Hours 15 |
Concentration in Society and Justice (15 semester hours)
This concentration allows students to gain a general understanding of philosophy while facilitating a special focus on ethics and legal topics sufficient to prepare students to seek a career path involving any form of social justice. Students will review the ethics associated with biomedicine and the environment, the nature of law from a philosophical and sociological perspective, and ethics from either a business perspective or legal perspective. Students completing this concentration should be well equipped to discuss and analyze topics related to our ever-evolving political and social landscape.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Evaluate various moral theories as adapted and applied to biology and the environment.
- Differentiate the fundamentals of law from a philosophical and sociological perspective.
- Examine how ethics and the law shape modern, successful business practices.
- Examine the intersection between ethics and law as they impact our political and social environment.
Concentration Requirements (15 semester hours)
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Environmental Ethics
3 |
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Philosophy of Law
3 |
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Bioethics
3 |
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Sociology of the Law
3 |
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Select 1 course from the following:
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Law and Ethics in the Business Environment
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Legal Ethics
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| Total Semester Hours 15 |
Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
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Religion and Philosophy Capstone 3
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| Total Semester Hours 3 |
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 |
| 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.
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Prerequisite: Senior Standing and completion of all major courses prior to enrollment. Must be taken as the last course before graduation.