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This major is designed for students who desire a deeper understanding of the ideas that orient our lives and world. Philosophy students learn to analyze ways of thinking, question foundational assumptions, cooperatively debate controversial topics, confidently define their values, and then turn those skills to creative problem solving.
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Skills You Will Learn
What makes this major unique?
The Philosophy major is uniquely focused on supporting students’ growth as ethical thinkers through self-reflection, exploration of foundational ideas, and cooperative debate. Most students who major in Philosophy go on to 4-year schools to pursue a degree in Law, Psychology, Education, Marketing & Communications, or Philosophy. This is because the Philosophy major is an excellent foundation for pursuing any field or career with moral clarity, creativity, and rigor.
Career Possibilities
Philosophy is foundational to every field, so it is a great place to begin your educational journey – no matter what your long term goals are. The degree is well-suited for students who plan to attend graduate or professional school.
Transfer Possibilities
A. REQUIRED CORE: 12 credits
English: 6 credits
Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 credits
Select one course from the following:
Life and Physical Sciences: 3 credits
Select one of the following courses:
B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 18 credits
Select one course from each of the five flexible core categories AND one additional course from any flexible core category.
To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website. Note: Students can select only two courses from any one discipline.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts: 3 Credits | |
| First Year Seminar for Liberal Arts Social Science and Humanities | 3 |
| Humanities: 3 Credits Select one of the following courses |
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| HUN190 Ethics and Society | 3 |
| HUN192 Art and Society | 3 |
| HUN195 Art in New York | 3 |
| Social Science: 3 Credits Select one of the following courses |
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| SSH103 Western Civilization from Ancient Times to the Renaissance | 3 |
| SSH104 Western Civilization from the Renaissance to Modern Times | 3 |
| SSH105 World History from Ancient Times to 1500 | 3 |
| SSH106 World History from 1500 to the Present | 3 |
| Philosophy: Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| Philosophy: Landmarks in Philosophy | 3 |
| Philosophy: 15 Credits Select five of the following courses |
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| HUP102 Critical Thinking | 3 |
| HUP104 Ethics and Moral Issues | 3 |
| HUP105 Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| HUP106 Social & Political Philosophy | 3 |
| HUP107 Philosophy of Art | 3 |
| HUP108 Environmental Ethics | 3 |
| HUP109 Philosophy of Law | 3 |
| HUP112 Logic and Philosophy | 3 |
| HUP114 Medical Ethics | 3 |
| HUP116 Latin American Philosophy | 3 |
| HUP117 Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy | 3 |
| HUP118 African Philosophy | 3 |
| HUP121 Eastern Philosophical Traditions | 3 |
| HUP122 Philosophy of Gender and Sex | 3 |
| HUP125 Introduction to Philosophy of Science | 3 |
| HUP215 Philosophy of Love | 3 |
| HUP221 Philosophy of Mind | 3 |
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