Philosophy, B.A.

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Contact Information

Website: https://radow.kennesaw.edu/historyphilosophy/

Phone: 470-578-6294

Email: histphildept@kennesaw.edu

Program Description

The program of study in philosophy offers a Bachelor of Arts degree. All majors take several general requirements, including a foreign language through FL 2001 and a three-hour senior seminar. 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.

Program Admission Requirements

This program does not have specific admission requirements and only admission to Kennesaw State University is required. For more information, please visit the Admissions section of the Catalog.

Graduation Requirements

Each student is expected to meet the Academic Policies Graduation Policies and Procedures outlined in the Academic Policies section of the Catalog.

Double Owl Pathway

This program offers a Double Owl Pathway. The Double Owl Pathway is an advising pathway for high-potential KSU undergraduate students who want to accelerate the attainment of a Master’s degree at KSU. For pathway options and to learn if you qualify, visit https://doubleowl.kennesaw.edu

Program of Study

General Education Core Curriculum (Areas A-E) (42 Credit Hours)

See listing of requirements. This program recommends the Statistics Pathway .

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

Major Requirements (30 Credit Hours)

Required Courses (18 Credit Hours)

Upper Division Major Electives (12 hours)

Select twelve credit hours from the following courses:

Upper Division Electives (15 credit hours):

Any 3000 or 4000-level courses or a minor.

Free Electives (15 Credit Hours)

Any courses in the university curriculum.