Central to Understanding with Imagination.
CCSU's BA in Philosophy program is pluralistic in its emphasis on both Western and Non-Western philosophical traditions, as well as in its balance of historical and contemporary approaches to philosophy.
The program helps students develop knowledge and skills that have universal value including skills in critical and creative thinking, reasoning and argumentation, communication, perspective-taking, and moral/ethical reasoning about complex topics and issues. These skills have central value for all careers and every field, including law, business, medical school, politics, education, administration, and non-profit sector work.
Program Features
Program faculty act as mentors and are dedicated to student success
The department has a strong record of student-faculty research
Offers a thesis option for students who wish to research and write about a topic of their choice
Faculty have strengths in Philosophy, as well as in a range of interdisciplinary disciplines, including Peace Studies, Racial Justice, Religious Studies, and Bioethics
Special track offered for those who aim to attend law school, as well as offering advising on applying to law school
Offers a Philosophy minor and a minor in Social Justice
Financial aid and scholarships available
Free on-campus child care available
Learning Outcomes
Description - Our students will learn how to describe theories, principles, and concepts representing a wide range of the history of philosophy.
Application - Our students will learn how to apply philosophical theories, principles, and concepts to novel scenarios.
Analysis - Our students will learn how to analyze philosophical arguments logically and critically.
Defense - Our students will learn how to defend views on philosophical issues with clear and well-reasoned arguments.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected November 2025
Start date
January 2025
Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Willard-DiLoreto Hall D303,
NEW BRITAIN,
Connecticut,
06050, United States
Applicants must have successfully completed secondary education.
English language proficiency requirement
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Information on the TOEFL may be obtained from Educational Testing Services. The three versions of the TOEFL that a prospective student may take are listed here with minimum acceptable scores:
The International English Language Testing System Exam (IELTS) is also accepted. A minimum band score of 6.5 is required for admissions consideration.
Duolingo English Test (DET) - minimum score of 95
Application deadline: International students should apply by April 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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