A degree in philosophy gives you a strong liberal arts background, along with critical and independent thinking skills valued by many employers. Many students choose philosophy to build a solid foundation for law school.
Philosophy majors may choose to earn a degree specialization in practical ethics. The ethics, law and society specialization includes classes that emphasize how theories, principles and historical contexts are relevant to practical concerns and current affairs. These studies prepare you for life after college, including careers, professional training and civic engagement. It is especially useful for those interested in:
Law
Public service
Government
Non-profit sector
Business
Departmental Requirements (12 hours)
PHIL 200 - Introduction to Logic (C) [SGR #4]
PHIL 420 - Ethics and Value Theory
PHIL 411 - Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 414 - Modern Philosophy
Select 18 credit hours of elective coursework or 6 credit hours of elective and 12 credit hour specialization: Ethics, Law, and Society (18 hours)
Expected January, August 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
Room 110,
414 E Clark St,
VERMILLION,
South Dakota,
57069, United States
International students who have officially completed secondary school (high school) in either the United States or their home country may apply for undergraduate admission. High school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale.
English Language Requirements:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 71 or higher (iBT), 530 or higher (paper test), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - 6.0 or higher, Cambridge International Examinations English subject O-Level with B or higher, English subject A-Level with C or higher; International Baccalaureate (IB) - IB English A (4 or higher) or IB English B (6 or higher).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.