Bachelor of Science in Philosophy

Course Overview Why Pursue a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy at RIT? Dynamic Curriculum: Provides a thorough grounding in core areas of philosophy (history of philosophy, ethics, and logical argumentation) and a four-course specialization within philosophy. Seven Dynamic Specializations: Philosophy of mind and cognitive science, social and political philosophy, applied ethics, philosophy of social sciences and political philosophy, philosophy of art and aesthetics, history of philosophy, and philosophy and law. Key Program Highlights Opportunity for Combined Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Degree : Earn a BS in philosophy and MS in sustainable systems in as little as five years of study Teaching Partnership Program Available : 4+1 or 3+2 programs enable you to earn your bachelor’s degree at RIT and a master’s degree in education at one of our partner universities What is the Study of Philosophy? Most of the skills required for student and career success—how to learn, how to apply that learning in professional and personal environments, and how to communicate that knowledge—are central to philosophy Philosophy will teach you to evaluate complex problems, identify and examine underlying principles, investigate issues from diverse perspectives, and communicate clearly in both written and oral forms RIT’s Degree in Philosophy RIT’s bachelor in philosophy provides a thorough grounding in core areas of philosophy, such as the history of philosophy, ethics, and logical argumentation, as well as a core competence in another discipline, encouraging you to creatively pursue cross-disciplinary studies