Bachelor of Science in Philosophy

Rochester Institute of Technology

A philosophy bachelors in which you'll evaluate complex problems, identify and examine underlying principles, investigate issues from diverse perspectives, and clearly communicate your point of view. Most of the skills required for student and career success-how to learn, how to apply that learning in professional and personal environments, and how to communicate that knowledge-are central to philosophy. Philosophy will teach you to evaluate complex problems, identify and examine underlying principles, investigate issues from diverse perspectives, and communicate clearly in both written and oral forms. RIT's bachelor in philosophy provides a thorough grounding in core areas of philosophy, such as the history of philosophy, ethics, and logical argumentation, as well as a core competence in another discipline, encouraging you to creatively pursue cross-disciplinary studies.This philosophy degree provides a thorough grounding in core areas of philosophy (history of philosophy, ethics, and logical argumentation), as well as a four-course specialization within philosophy. You may also combine philosophy with a core competence (or even a double major) in another discipline to creatively pursue cross-disciplinary studies. The major concludes with an optional senior thesis.With RIT's bachelor of science in philosophy, you will develop skills through a core of philosophy courses that cover the history of philosophy, ethics, and logical argumentation. You will choose a specialization and take four courses dedicated to that topic.Complete a professional core of courses designed to provide foundational knowledge in a professional/technical discipline outside of philosophy, which complements your studies. A Seminar in Philosophy (PHIL-416) examines a selected area or topic in philosophy at an advanced undergraduate level. The optional Senior Thesis in Philosophy (PHIL-595) provides an opportunity to integrate philosophy with various fields of application. Philosophy electives, general electives, and liberal arts courses complete the curriculum.

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