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As a philosophy major, you will study the history of philosophy and engage in contemporary arguments about God, nature, and the human person. Your professors will guide you through the works of thinkers like Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Hobbes and Descartes, Hume, Rousseau, Kant and Hegel, Nietzsche, Husserl, Heidegger and Wittgenstein, and many others, and encourage you to explore philosophical questions systematically and rigorously. A major in philosophy offers excellent preparation for graduate studies in other fields, e.g. Business Administration, International Relations, Law, and Theology.
Students earning a bachelor’s typically complete a total 120 credit-hour curriculum required to graduate. Some degree programs can require additional credits.
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International students applying to Catholic University must have successfully completed a university preparatory course of study at a secondary school (a minimum of 12 years of primary and secondary school training comprising the equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma). Upon receipt of your completed application and required admission materials, your credentials are reviewed by members of the admission staff.
International students are eligible for Catholic University merit scholarships. Catholic University awards up to $33,000 per year per student.