Undergraduate Programs

Student Learning Outcomes

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

The Philosophy degree program will train and equip students to:

  1. Know the important figures and movements in the history of philosophy.
  2. Understand the major questions, positions, distinctions, and arguments in the main branches of philosophy.
  3. Be able to write clear, cogent, and informed philosophical papers. 
  4. Speak clearly, accurately, and in an academic manner on philosophical topics; comprehend, interpret, and analyze complex philosophical writings.
  5. Make relevant distinctions. 
  6. Clarify important concepts and claims.
  7. Competently analyze, evaluate. 
  8. Construct both deductive and inductive arguments.