Philosophy B.A.

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Susan Rouse
Department of History and Philosophy
770-423-6294
http://hp.hss.kennesaw.edu/programs/bap/

The program of study in philosophy offers a Bachelor of Arts degree. All majors take several general requirements, including a foreign language through FL 2002 and a three-hour senior seminar. The program allows selection of one of three concentrations: Western Philosophy, Non-western Philosophy, and Ethics/Social and Political Philosophy. Philosophy majors are expected to demonstrate:

General knowledge of philosophical traditions and their social and historical contexts;
Knowledge of varied philosophical questions, problems, and issues; relevant social and historical contexts; and various methodological approaches to them;
Ability to conduct philosophical research;
Ability to read and think critically; and
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

University-Wide Fitness For Living Requirement (3 Credit Hours)

Lower Division Requirements (AREA F) (18 credit hours):

Upper Division Major Requirements (18 credit hours):

Common Requirements

Select one of the following (3 credit hours):

Concentrations (9 credit hours):

Select one of the following concentrations.

Western Philosophy (select three of the following):

Non-Western Philosophy (select three of the following):

Ethics/Social & Political Philosophy (select three of the following):

One additional upper division philosophy course outside of concentration (3 credit hours)

General Electives (30 credit hours):

Upper division related studies (15 credit hours)
Free electives (15 credit hours)

Philosophy B.A.

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

University-Wide Fitness For Living Requirement (3 Credit Hours)

Lower Division Requirements (AREA F) (18 credit hours):

Upper Division Major Requirements (18 credit hours):

Common Requirements

Select one of the following (3 credit hours):

Select one of the following (3 credit hours):

Concentrations (9 credit hours):

Western Philosophy (select three of the following):

Non-Western Philosophy (select three of the following):

Ethics/Social & Political Philosophy (select three of the following):

One additional upper division philosophy course outside of concentration (3 credit hours)

General Electives (30 credit hours):

Program Total (123 credit hours)