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 Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Demonstrate general knowledge of philosophical traditions, including knowledge of diversity in philosophical traditions, by identifying key information about specific texts, figures, and movements in philosophical traditions. 

2. Perform comparative analysis of key texts and/or figures from different philosophical traditions.

3. Conduct philosophical research using appropriate sources and research ethics.

4. Use interpretations of philosophical texts to critically examine philosophical problems/questions.

5. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using proper grammar and writing conventions of the discipline, including citation format.

This program is a part of the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences  

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements. 

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements