Undergraduate Program


Philosophy is an excellent field of study for anyone wishing a broad education that teaches one how to think and promotes self-awareness. It is particularly appropriate as a major or minor for those contemplating a career in law, government or business administration, public service, politics, education, or religion. It is often appropriate to study philosophy as a double major and the department's major is designed to make double majoring easy.

The Department offers a wide variety of courses especially developed for students in business, health sciences, education, and policy studies as well as for those who are pursuing a scientific or humanities career. Philosophy provides invaluable critical skills, insight into methodological presuppositions, and an appreciation of the intellectual currents that have shaped history.

A special component of the Department's program is a series of courses in applied philosophy, the study of which provides skills with practical application in one's personal, social, and professional life. Courses in this area include Contemporary Moral Problems, Philosophy of Law, Biomedical Ethics, and Business Ethics