Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

Central Connecticut State University

Central to Understanding with Imagination.

CCSU's BA in Philosophy program is pluralistic in its emphasis on both Western and Non-Western philosophical traditions, as well as in its balance of historical and contemporary approaches to philosophy.

The program helps students develop knowledge and skills that have universal value including skills in critical and creative thinking, reasoning and argumentation, communication, perspective-taking, and moral/ethical reasoning about complex topics and issues. These skills have central value for all careers and every field, including law, business, medical school, politics, education, administration, and non-profit sector work.

Program Features

Program faculty act as mentors and are dedicated to student success

The department has a strong record of student-faculty research

Offers a thesis option for students who wish to research and write about a topic of their choice

Faculty have strengths in Philosophy, as well as in a range of interdisciplinary disciplines, including Peace Studies, Racial Justice, Religious Studies, and Bioethics

Special track offered for those who aim to attend law school, as well as offering advising on applying to law school

Offers a Philosophy minor and a minor in Social Justice

Financial aid and scholarships available

Free on-campus child care available

Learning Outcomes

Description - Our students will learn how to describe theories, principles, and concepts representing a wide range of the history of philosophy.

Application - Our students will learn how to apply philosophical theories, principles, and concepts to novel scenarios.

Analysis - Our students will learn how to analyze philosophical arguments logically and critically.

Defense - Our students will learn how to defend views on philosophical issues with clear and well-reasoned arguments.