Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Concentration in Career-Related
This is a second major only
A 30 credit second major which allows students to design a program of philosophy courses to complement the student’s preparations for a specific career.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Communication: Students will express philosophical ideas in either oral or written format.
- Degree Program Writing Competency: Students will express philosophical ideas clearly and logically in written format.
- Ethical Analysis: Identify major ethical paradigms and analyze ethical issues with regard to them.
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: Break down complex ideas into their elements; perform reasoning tasks efficiently and correctly; clearly identify problems and solutions
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Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 42 | |
| Modern Language Requirement | 0-9 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Major/Concentration Requirements | 30 | |
| Electives | 48 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.
Rock Studies 2 Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| MATH 117 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Physical Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
- 1
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
- 2
One course from each category; six credits must be 300-level or above; no more than 4 credits from one subject area; specific courses required in first major, regardless of prefix of course, cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements; any course with same prefix as first major cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements, even if it is not a course in the first major.
BA Modern Language Requirement
BA degree requires language proficiency at the 103 class level. Exemption by placement or examination is possible.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 0-9 credits | 0-9 | |
| Total Hours | 0-9 | |
Basic Math Requirement
Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT
Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.
Major/Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Formal Logic 1 | ||
| Symbolic Logic 1 | ||
| PHIL 123 | Ethics 1 | 3 |
| Concentration Tracks | ||
| Select one of the following tracks: | 6 | |
| Business/Economics/Accounting Management/Marketing Tracks | ||
| Business Ethics 1 | ||
| Philosophy of Law and Justice 1 | ||
| Communication Track | ||
| American Philosophy 1 | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Philosophy in Literature 1 | ||
| Philosophy of Art 1 | ||
| Counseling Track | ||
| Medical/Health Care Ethics 1 | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Philosophy of Gender and Sex 1 | ||
| Existentialism and Phenomenology 1 | ||
| Education Track | ||
| American Philosophy 1 | ||
| Philosophy of Human Existence 1 | ||
| Environmental Studies Track | ||
| Environmental Ethics 1 | ||
| Philosophy of Natural Science 1 | ||
| Fine and Performing Arts Track | ||
| Philosophy in Literature 1 | ||
| Philosophy of Art 1 | ||
| Journalism Track | ||
| American Philosophy 1 | ||
| Social and Political Philosophy 1 | ||
| Law Track | ||
| Philosophy of Law and Justice 1 | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Social and Political Philosophy 1 | ||
| American Philosophy 1 | ||
| Life Sciences Track | ||
| Environmental Ethics 1 | ||
| Philosophy of Natural Science 1 | ||
| Literature Track | ||
| Philosophy in Literature 1 | ||
| Existentialism and Phenomenology 1 | ||
| Medical and Health Care Track | ||
| Medical/Health Care Ethics 1 | ||
| Philosophy of Natural Science 1 | ||
| Ministry Track | ||
| Philosophy of Religion 1 | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| World Religions 1 | ||
| Asian Philosophy 1 | ||
| Politics, Sociology/Anthropology Track | ||
| Social and Political Philosophy 1 | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Philosophy of Law and Justice 1 | ||
| Philosophy of Gender and Sex 1 | ||
| Psychology Track | ||
| Philosophy of Mind 1 | ||
| Existentialism and Phenomenology 1 | ||
| Recreation Track | ||
| Environmental Ethics 1 | ||
| Social and Political Philosophy 1 | ||
| Social Welfare Track | ||
| Social and Political Philosophy 1 | ||
| Existentialism and Phenomenology 1 | ||
| Technology Track | ||
| Ethics, Technology, and the Future 1 | ||
| Existentialism and Phenomenology 1 | ||
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Required Electives | ||
| Select at least 12 credits from any other philosophy courses | 12 | |
| Select 6 credits from either philosophy courses or courses in an area related in the field of specialization | 6 | |
| Subtotal | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Co-curricular and Experiential Learning
Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. There is a strong correlation between long-term student success and participation in the following types of programs and activities:
- International study programs (short-term, semester, and year-long)
- High-Impact Practice (HIP) designated classes
- Student-faculty research
- Presenting papers at conferences
- Involvement in Ethics Bowl
PHILOSOPHY - BA (5 64)
Concentration in Career Related (CREL)
This program is effective as of Fall 2020.
Revised 12-2019
UCC 12.3.2019
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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