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Want to grapple with the big questions and come to a deeper understanding of yourself and the world?
Philosophy confronts deep, important questions by entering into conversations with great thinkers from the past and present: What can we know and how can we know it? How should I live my life? Do I have free will? In the major, you’ll approach these questions with rigor, clarity, and creativity. You’ll learn how to use these skills in fields like science, law, religion, medicine, and environmental and public policy. Philosophy can also pair easily with other majors to give you a highly applicable, meaningful education.
Degree type | Bachelor of Arts | |||
Format | On campus | |||
Part of | College of Liberal Arts | |||
Competitive major? | No | |||
Accelerated option? | No |
A concentration allows you to specialize in a certain area within your major, offering a depth of information and hands-on experiences that you may not otherwise get. Many students in this major will concentrate in one area to work in a specific field after college, as well as find mentors and internships before they even graduate.
You’ll take courses in the history and significant areas of Western philosophy, like ancient Greek philosophy, ethics, and metaphysics, as well as courses in diverse philosophical traditions.
Coursework in this concentration explores philosophical traditions from around the world, including Western, South and East Asian, and Islamic traditions, plus courses on the philosophy and practice of religion.
Coursework specific to this concentration examines the philosophical underpinnings of scientific thought and practice, including philosophy of science, metaphysics, epistemology, logic, and applied ethics (environmental ethics and biomedical ethics).
Your degree prepares you for a wide variety of professional aspirations, including graduate study, law, computer technology, social work, health care, the ministry, business, and beyond. The high level of skill that you acquire in communication, writing, and analytical and critical thinking will enable you to become a leader in your field of choice.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
College of Liberal Arts recruiter at [email protected] or (970) 821-5276 (Text friendly. Please include your/the student’s full name in the message.)
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