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Philosophy studies expose learners to key intellectual traditions throughout history while fostering critical analysis of personal beliefs. This discipline forms a core component of a well-rounded liberal arts curriculum.
StFX provides comprehensive major and honors tracks for dedicated philosophy scholars, with graduates successfully entering top-tier graduate programs worldwide. The department also welcomes students from other fields to enrich their studies with philosophical perspectives. The curriculum covers all major philosophical domains through systematic courses, with particular emphasis on historical developments.
Typically requires at least 12 credits in Philosophy History.
(i) This includes minimum 6 credits from ancient/medieval periods and 6 from modern/contemporary eras.
(b) Generally demands 18 upper-level (300-400) credits.
(c) Includes 6 credits from the department's designated 400-level Senior Seminar.
(d) Completion of a Senior Research Paper/Report.