BA in Philosophy

Sacred Heart University

As a philosophy major at Sacred Heart, you will develop the ability to clarify and solve problems in any professional field, critically engage with philosophical traditions and contemporary challenges and gain a deeper understanding of the human experience.The Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy at Sacred Heart provides you with the place and the tools to reflect on many of the profound questions that humanity has asked and pursued over the centuries. A rigorous curriculum covers the major branches of philosophy including logic, epistemology, ethics, anthropology, and metaphysics, among others. A broad range of elective courses cover topics on historical movements, great philosophical figures of the past and present, perennial philosophical themes, and contemporary issues.The Philosophy major is a 30-credit program that can easily combine with a second major and with any minor or concentration.

College of Arts and Sciences