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Nov 06, 2024
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2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Philosophy, BS Major in
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This program exposes the student to central concepts and values in the philosophical tradition and provides specialization in an area of philosophy that complements the student’s core competence in a professional, technical or scientific area.
The BS in philosophy enhances professional, technical or scientific areas of understanding and prepares students, no matter their career path, to engage complex problems reflectively and develop the communication and analytical skills required to address ethical issues in a global world. Students become acquainted with a range of philosophical approaches and develop core skills in logical and critical reasoning; in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating complex information with rigor and clarity; in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing; and in understanding and working with diverse perspectives. The major both complements and supports students’ scientific, professional and technical education. In addition, it also gives students a competitive edge for further graduate and professional education.
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Program Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 124, with at least 62 in liberal arts and sciences
Major Requirements - Semester Hours: 48
- A minimum of 30 s.h. in philosophy as follows: 18 s.h. philosophy core requirements and 12 s.h. in a specialized area of philosophy that complements B (see below).
- A minimum of 18 s.h. in a professional, scientific or technical core competence area. This can be a minor in an area outside of philosophy, an individually designed area (in consultation with philosophy advisor), or a second major outside of philosophy, 18 s.h. of which may count toward this competence area for the B.S. in philosophy.
No one philosophy course may satisfy two or more requirements within the major. Thus, for example, if a student takes to satisfy part of the Philosophy Core Requirements, that course cannot also satisfy a requirement in the Philosophy Applied Ethics specialization. In addition, where appropriate and under departmental advisement and approval by the Department Chair, variable topics PHI courses may be substituted for courses in the specialization portion of this program. NOTE: Philosophy majors may use no more than three 1-credit courses to satisfy the minimum 30-credit PHI requirement of the philosophy major. Philosophy Core Requirements - Semester Hours: 18
Choose one course from the following - Semester Hours: 3
Choose one course from the following - Semester Hours: 3
Choose one course from the following - Semester Hours: 3
Philosophy Area of Specialization - Semester Hours: 12
Choose one of the following areas of specialization in philosophy: Philosophy Specialization in Applied Ethics
Choose from the following - Semester Hours: 12
Complete BS Requirements
in Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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