Undergraduate Program
B.A. in Philosophy
The Department of History and Philosophy at the University of New Orleans offers a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy.
Regardless of whether course work is completed in a classroom or online, the undergraduate program is intellectually challenging and academically flexible. It provides a solid general background in the core areas of Philosophy (Logic, Ethics, History of Philosophy, and Metaphysics & Epistemology) while also offering a varied menu of elective courses.
Student Learning Outcomes
College of Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
- Philosophy majors will be capable of reading both primary and secondary texts, analyzing the arguments contained in them correctly, and developing cogent philosophical arguments in defense of their own claims.
- Philosophy majors will demonstrate a willingness to entertain criticism, the ability to formulate and reply to reasoned objections, and the ability to present opposing views critically, yet sympathetically.
- Philosophy majors will demonstrate a broad understanding of key concepts, problems, ideas, and fundamental questions found in the core area of Logic.
- Philosophy majors will demonstrate a broad understanding of key concepts, problems, ideas, and fundamental questions found in the core area of Value Theory.
- Philosophy majors will demonstrate a broad understanding of key concepts, problems, ideas, and fundamental questions found in the core area of History of Philosophy.
- Philosophy majors will demonstrate a broad understanding of key concepts, problems, ideas, and fundamental questions found in the core areas of Metaphysics & Epistemology.
Degree Requirements
Degree requirements for Philosophy is an overview of courses required to complete the degree program.
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Pre-Law Concentration
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Public Policy, Ethics, & Law Concentration
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Minor in Philosophy
The Department of History and Philosophy offers a minor in Philosophy. View what courses are required to complete the minor.
Requirements for minor