BA in Philosophy Undergraduate Program By American University |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Major Requirements 39 credit hours with grades of C or better including 15 credit hours at the 300-level or above, and up to 6 credit hours in religion Course Requirements HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY (9 CREDIT HOURS) PHIL-105 Western Philosophy FA2 (3) 6 credit hours in approved coursework at the 300-level or above MORAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY (9 CREDIT HOURS) PHIL-220 Moral Philosophy FA2 (3) or PHIL-235 Theories of Democracy and Human Rights FA2 (3) 6 credit hours in approved coursework at the 300-level or above CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES (6 CREDIT HOURS) 6 CREDIT HOURS FROM THE FOLLOWING: PHIL-413 Studies in Asian Philosophy (3) PHIL-416 Feminist Philosophy (3) PHIL-417 Race and Philosophy (3) PHIL-418 Chinese Philosophy (3) PHIL-485 Selected Topics in Philosophy (3) : Latin American Thought Philosophy and Film RELG-210 Non-Western Religious Traditions FA3 (3) RELG-473 Hinduism (3) Approved philosophy or religion course CONCENTRATION (9 CREDIT HOURS) 9 credit hours in a subspecialty in philosophy, such as applied ethics or aesthetics, which may include courses outside the department with approval of the department's director of undergraduate studies. ELECTIVES (6 CREDIT HOURS) 6 credit hours in approved coursework

Program overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Major Requirements 39 credit hours with grades of C or better including 15 credit hours at the 300-level or above, and up to 6 credit hours in religion Course Requirements HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY (9 CREDIT HOURS) PHIL-105 Western Philosophy FA2 (3) 6 credit hours in approved coursework at the 300-level or above MORAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY (9 CREDIT HOURS) PHIL-220 Moral Philosophy FA2 (3) or PHIL-235 Theories of Democracy and Human Rights FA2 (3) 6 credit hours in approved coursework at the 300-level or above CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES (6 CREDIT HOURS) 6 CREDIT HOURS FROM THE FOLLOWING: PHIL-413 Studies in Asian Philosophy (3) PHIL-416 Feminist Philosophy (3) PHIL-417 Race and Philosophy (3) PHIL-418 Chinese Philosophy (3) PHIL-485 Selected Topics in Philosophy (3) : Latin American Thought Philosophy and Film RELG-210 Non-Western Religious Traditions FA3 (3) RELG-473 Hinduism (3) Approved philosophy or religion course CONCENTRATION (9 CREDIT HOURS) 9 credit hours in a subspecialty in philosophy, such as applied ethics or aesthetics, which may include courses outside the department with approval of the department's director of undergraduate studies. ELECTIVES (6 CREDIT HOURS) 6 credit hours in approved coursework

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Other English Language Requirements:  A TOEFL score of 550 on the paper test; Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 53 or higher.

Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

0 USD
-

International Students

0 USD
-

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

More programs from the university

Undergrad programs 17