Philosophy—Bachelor of Arts

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

College/School: College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

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Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy degree program shapes analytical and strategic thinkers with a deep understanding of logic, argument and ethics—all valuable skills for a variety of careers and future aspirations. The philosophy degree program integrates the major branches of philosophy, including Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics, and Logic, with an examination of philosophy in several different historical eras, including Ancient, Medieval, Modern, and Contemporary. Students also study World Philosophy, exploring different global traditions of thought. Because philosophy is at the heart of the liberal arts experience, a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy program allows students to synthesize insights from a wide variety of fields and sharpen their critical and creative skills in the process. The primary goal is not merely to promote the mastery of philosophical content, but to help cultivate the philosophical spirit by nourishing students’ responsiveness to the wonder of being, their commitment to justice, and their overall capacity to explore philosophical issues with creativity and critical insight. UIW’s smaller class sizes help foster group discussions as students seek to learn from each other and their diverse backgrounds in search of the common good.

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Degree Plan

A minimum of 121 credit hours are required to complete the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy degree program.

UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum

UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.

UIW Core Curriculum
Composition and Rhetoric	6 credit hours
Literature and Art	6 credit hours
Science and Mathematics	7 credit hours
History and Behavioral Science	6 credit hours
Philosophy and Religion	9 credit hours
Second Language	6 credit hours
Wellness and Physical Education	3 credit hours
	43 total core credit hours

Community Service	45 clock hours (non-credit)

Required Coursework in Philosophy

PHIL 1381	Introduction to Philosophy	3
PHIL 3312	Logic	3
PHIL 3318	Theories of Reality and Knowledge	3
PHIL 3332	Ethics	3
PHIL 3351	Ancient Philosophy	3
PHIL 3352	Medieval Philosophy	3
PHIL 3353	Modern Philosophy	3
PHIL 3354	Contemporary Philosophy	3
PHIL 3355	World Philosophy	3
Total Credit Hours:		27

Philosophy Upper Division Electives

Total Credit Hours:

Minor or Interdisciplinary Concentration

The Minor or Interdisciplinary Concentration must be approved by the Philosophy Advisor.

Electives

Elective coursework must be successfully completed as needed to meet the 121 credit hour minimum for the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy degree.