Overview
As a Philosophy major from Illinois Dominican University, you’ll consider such topics as the nature of knowledge and the meaning of the good life. In small classes, you’ll work side-by-side with talented faculty who will challenge you intellectually and guide you thoughtfully through your own search for understanding.
You’ll sharpen your skills at critical thinking and problem solving, learn to communicate more effectively, listen more thoughtfully, and make logical, evidence-based arguments and judgments.
This major will prepare you for success in graduate school as well as in a remarkable range of rewarding professions, including the law, teaching, public service, and corporate and nonprofit leadership.
More ways to learn, on campus and beyond
Practical experience is built into the curriculum. Our majors publish original research in Dialogue, the national journal of the Phi Sigma Tau honor society.
The philosophy department hosts compelling guest speakers, film forums, discussion roundtables, and creates many other opportunities for lively debate on personal and professional values.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- The Roots of World Philosophy
- African and African-American Thought
- Hispanic/Latin Philosophy
- Ethics in World Politics: USA and Africa
- Being Black in America: A Philosophical Appraisal
- Philosophical Traditions of Asia
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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We make admission decisions on a rolling basis.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Philosophy & Ethics View 3104 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants who completed coursework at institutions outside the United States must submit official, translated transcripts from secondary schools and colleges/universities that have been attended.
- Transcripts from colleges/universities must include include course details for all courses taken (course by course report).
- Proof of English Language Proficiency: International students who are not native speakers of English must provide proof of English language proficiency as part of the application to Dominican University.
- Admitted international students who require an F-1 or J-1 visa, or whose visa needs are unclear, will be asked to complete a supplemental form, providing Dominican documents required for the university to generate an I-20 (F-1 students) or DS-2019 (J-1 students). Either the I-20 or DS-2019 document will be required for students to obtain a U.S. visa from an American embassy or consulate.
Tuition Fee
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International
37194 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 37194 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
37194 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 37194 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for River Forest
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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