Overview

Throughout the Philosophy BA course from the California Lutheran University your work as a student will endow you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a philosophically literate person. At the same time, our focus is on the integration of this knowledge with your own individual process of moral, spiritual, and intellectual growth. You will be able to utilize balanced arguments and critical, reflective thought in all your pursuits.

Career opportunities:

Hospitals, government agencies, legal, non-profit organizations and business corporations seek out people with a philosophical education for their training in clear and focused thinking. Should you choose to further your philosophy education, you will also be well-prepared for graduate school.

Career paths:

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Lawyers
Historians

Legislators

Political Scientists

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Metaphysics

A More Inclusive History of Philosophy

Bioethics

Existentialism
Knowledge and Power
Technology and Value

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

Philosophy View 999 other Bachelors in Philosophy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Your Application & Essay
Request Recommendation
Submit Application Fee
Transcripts
English Proficiency
Optional Interview

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

53650 USD / year

≈ 53650 USD / year
Out-of-State

53650 USD / year

≈ 53650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53650 USD / year

≈ 53650 USD / year

Living costs

California

United States

1570 - 2658 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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