Philosophy with Specialization in Social Justice, Ethics and Law, B.A.
Philosophy involves critical inquiry about ourselves and the world we inhabit. The study of Philosophy develops many skills, such as critical thinking, reasoning and argumentation, clear communication about complex topics, careful consideration of multiple perspectives on the same topic, and thoughtful consideration of ethics and values in public and private spheres.
Philosophy majors pursue many different paths, including graduate programs, law school, medical school, and careers in a diversity of professions. For recent data, see "Why Major in Philosophy?" and "Philosophy as a Pre-Law Major."
CCSU offers a B.A. in Philosophy and a B.A. in Philosophy with Specialization in Social Justice, Ethics, and Law.
A minor is required with this major. Double majors are exempt from a minor.
Requirements: (39 credits)
Requirements include: Foundation (3 credits), Core (18 credits), Alternative Traditions (3 credits), and Electives (15 credits). Students pursuing the Philosophy B.A. will select electives from the "Electives: Philosophy B.A." course list. Students pursuing the Philosophy B.A. with Specialization in Social Justice, Ethics, and Law will select electives from the "Electives: Philosophy B.A. with Specialization in Social Justice, Ethics, and Law" course list.
Foundation (3 credits)
Any 100-level PHIL course.
Core (18 credits)
Alternative Traditions (3 credits)
Electives 15 credits
15 credits from the following course list, of which at least 9 credits must be upper-level (300-level or 400-level) PHIL or PS courses or other upper-level courses approved by the Philosophy Department Chair. Provided their focus is relevant to the specialization, Independent Studies in Philosophy (PHIL 492) and/or Philosophy Theses (497, 498, and 499) can be counted, with approval of the Philosophy Department Chair
Total Credit Hours: 39