Program Overview:
Philosophers have always been among the world’s best thinkers, logical analysts, visionary futurists, social critics, and articulate defenders of truth and justice. The Philosophy program offers students the opportunity to study this rich intellectual and moral history, and participate in the ongoing conversation. Knowledge of this tradition will invest our students with the same love of wisdom that inspired this legacy, and continues to inspire contemporary philosophers.
Students who major in Philosophy will become masters of logic and critical thinking, synthetic understanding, aesthetic judgment, ethical analysis, and practical reasoning. By studying the great minds of the past and present, they will master the analytical and problem-solving skills required to understand and interpret complex cultural phenomena, and to devise just and innovative ways of addressing the perennial questions faced by society. Students who study Philosophy are empowered to become informed citizens, dynamic conceptual problem solvers and inspirational leaders of the future.
The educational and career objectives of the program are both academic and practical. The program is designed to prepare students for graduate study (and professional employment) in the fields of ethics, analytic and continental philosophy, business, law, communications, social policy, politics, women’s and gender studies, international relations, healthcare and human services.
Overall, courses in Philosophy are designed to focus and strengthen the College’s Mission of liberal education and value orientation. Philosophy provides students with a means to integrate knowledge in other fields of inquiry, and it prepares them to think critically and creatively within their chosen profession.
The low number of required credit hours for the Philosophy major and minor encourages students to combine the study of Philosophy with a related area of study to prepare them for careers in the professions, human services, healthcare, business and industry.
Program Contacts:
To e-mail the Department Chair,
Laura Weed, Philosophy and Religious Studies
Program Webpage:
Philosophy, BA
Program Requirements:
Major in Philosophy (42 credits)
Core Requirements (30 credits)
Electives (12 credits)
It is recommended that students take one course in each of the following areas. Students who wish to concentrate in one or more area instead, may do so in consultation with their advisor and the department chair.
Ethics
Person
History
Logic and Epistemology
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Course
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org
Career Opportunities and Graduate Study:
A Philosophy Major shows an employer that you are willing to tackle difficult reading and thinking tasks, have the necessary skills to do problem solving, and can re-frame and re-evaluate moral, aesthetic and practical process dilemmas. Our majors stand out for their exceptional writing skills and mastery of logic and arguments.
Minor(s):
Complete minors listing
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
What Makes an Application Complete
- Online or Paper application (fee waived for online applicants!)
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
- SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
- Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)
Scholarships and Financial Aid
See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.
The Bottom Line
The total cost of The College of Saint Rose (including tuition, fees, room and board) is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast, and we still award more than $25 million in Saint Rose scholarships, grants and financial aid.
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More about Financial Aid
Financial Aid is defined as any grant, scholarship, loan, or employment opportunity given with the express purpose of assisting you with education-related expenses to make you education affordable. Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of student need and the availability of funds.
The Admission and Financial Aid teams have designed a Guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid to help prospective students and families get to the bottom line and find that The College of Saint Rose is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast--while maintaining powerful academic opportunities.
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