Philosophy, BA

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (360000BA) 

More on the Philosophy major 

Philosophy students acquire knowledge and skills that can apply to a wide range of fields. Among these are critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills, decision-making skills, the ability to communicate effectively and to make ethical judgements, and the ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-world settings. Philosophy places the greatest value on demonstrated proficiency that cuts across all majors. As a result philosophy graduates achieve long-term career success. 

Philosophy graduates often continue their education in graduate, law, or med programs, or obtain positions in wide variety of fields, including education, publishing, marketing, consulting, government, environmental management, public administration, foreign services, law and law enforcement, human resources, insurance, libraries, and religious or social service areas.

Program Contact
Dr. Christopher Buford
Undergraduate Advisor, Department of Philosophy
330-972-6959
cb72@uakron.edu
 

The following information has official approval of The Department of Philosophy and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (DPR) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.

Three year accelerated option: for first time students who have earned credits for at least the first year of courses. Credits can be earned through qualifying scores on appropriate Advanced Placement (AP) exams or through College Credit Plus Program (CCP) courses.  Credits for qualifying AP scores or CCP courses are determined by the appropriate academic department. Departments may assign varied course credit, depending on the student’s score on an AP exam or grade in a CCP course. Students may also receive credit by examination or via placement tests, where appropriate.

Requirements

Summary

General Education Requirements36
College of Arts & Sciences Requirements14
Philosophy Core 30
Additional Credits for Graduation *40
Total Hours120
*

Bachelor's degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation.

General Education Courses

Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the following General Education coursework. Diversity courses may also fulfill major or Breadth of Knowledge requirements. Integrated and Applied Learning courses may also fulfill requirements in the major.
Academic Foundations12
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours
Speaking: 3 credit hours
Writing: 6 credit hours
Breadth of Knowledge 22
Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours
Diversity
Domestic Diversity
Global Diversity
Integrated and Applied Learning2
Select one class from one of the following subcategories:
Complex Issues Facing Society
Capstone
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings.
Total Hours36

College of Arts & Sciences Requirements

Degree requirements in Arts & Sciences include the demonstration of ability to use another language by completion of the second year of a foreign language.
2 Year Language Proficiency14
101 Beginning I
102 Beginning II
201 Intermediate I
202 Intermediate II
Survey of Deaf Culture in America (American Sign Language option only)
Students must also complete a minimum of 40 credits (excluding workshops) consisting of either:
Upper-level (300/400) courses both in and outside of the student’s major;
or other courses outside the major department approved by the student’s major department chair (permission should be obtained prior to enrollment); these may not include workshops

Philosophy Core

PHIL:101Introduction to Philosophy3
PHIL:120Introduction to Ethics3
PHIL:170Introduction to Logic3
PHIL:211History of Ancient Philosophy3
PHIL:312History of Medieval Philosophy3
PHIL:313History of Modern Philosophy3
PHIL:3xx/4xxPhilosophy Course3
PHIL:3xx/4xxPhilosophy Course3
PHIL:xxxPhilosophy Course3
PHIL:xxxPhilosophy Course3
Total Hours30