BA in Philosophy

Gain interpretive, analytical and communicative skills while cultivating your ability to think logically, clearly and critically with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Philosophy from Thomas Edison State University (TESU). Pursue a variety of personal and professional paths with our 120-credit online program. Focus on philosophical works that have shaped Western Civilization, sharpen your ability to analyze and discuss them and gain a broad general knowledge of traditional liberal arts disciplines.

Learning Outcomes

As a graduate of our BA in Philosophy, you will be able to:

• Discuss the main points of and approaches to philosophies that have shaped Western civilization from the Greeks through contemporary thought
• Compare and contrast ideas and methods from non-Western cultures to those of the West
• Evaluate competing ethical theories and their applications to contemporary issues
• Express personal philosophical views

* This list is a guide. Other philosophy courses may be appropriate for this area of study.

Note: Students planning on graduate work in philosophy are advised to take an appropriate foreign language (i.e., French, German, Greek or Hebrew).