Overview
Philosophy at Stephen F. Austin State University explores fundamental issues that have intrigued and perplexed human beings for millennia, including the nature of reality, human knowledge and truth, mind and personal identity, and the application of ethical principles to moral problems.
Learning outcomes
The study of philosophy fosters the ability to think critically, to identify and analyze complex problems, to use higher-order reasoning skills through the consistent application of deductive and inductive logical principles, to comprehend multiple perspectives on a specific topic, to communicate effectively and persuasively, and to formulate solutions and evaluate possible outcomes on a wide range of subjects.
Students of Philosophy program at Stephen F. Austin State University learn the value of living an examined life, not only by studying the great thinkers of the past but also by articulating and defending their own carefully formulated ideas.s the ability to think critically, to identify and analyze complex problems, to use higher-order reasoning skills through the consistent application of deductive and inductive logical principles, to comprehend multiple perspectives on a specific topic, to communicate effectively and persuasively and to formulate solutions and evaluate possible outcomes on a wide range of subjects.
Students of philosophy learn the value of living an examined life, not only by studying the great thinkers of the past, but also by articulating and defending their own carefully formulated ideas.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Classical Philosophy
- Modern Philosophy
- Ethical Theory
- Symbolic Logic
- Advanced Studies in Philosophy
- Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
History Philosophy & Ethics View 1158 other Bachelors in Philosophy & Ethics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete an accredited high school program.
- Freshman applicants who do not meet automatic admission based on high school rank will be reviewed through a holistic file review process, which considers all information submitted as part of the application.
- Submission of tests scores will not create any unfair advantage or disadvantage for those students who provide them. We still want to encourage students to take an upcoming ACT/SAT test score or submit an existing test score as the test scores may continue to be required and utilized for scholarship review.
Tuition Fee
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International
20392 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10196 USD per semester during 48 months. -
National
20392 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10196 USD per semester during 48 months. -
In-State
10600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5300 USD per semester during 48 months.
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Funding
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