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The philosophy undergraduate program helps students explore timeless philosophical questions while honing their critical thinking skills. This curriculum provides foundational knowledge for careers in education, law, politics, religion, or journalism, while also preparing students for advanced philosophy studies. The department collaborates with Honors Programs and interdisciplinary studies including African American Studies, Asian Studies, Humanities, Political Science, International Affairs, and Religion. Each student works with the Director of Undergraduate Studies to create a personalized academic plan aligned with their professional aspirations.
Freshman admission is a holistic and selective process, and no single criterion guarantees admission. Rather, we consider all the documentation you submit, and we carefully review your academic record and test scores to ensure that you are prepared for the rigorous curriculum you will encounter at Florida State University.
The courses listed below represent the minimum required for admission consideration:
4 English courses, at least three with substantial writing requirements
4 mathematics courses at the Algebra I level and higher
3 natural science courses, at least two with laboratory experience
3 social science courses
2 sequential courses of a world language or American Sign Language
2 elective courses, preferably in the above subject areas
The following are the minimum scores required for admission to the University, although some departments require higher scores at the graduate level:
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 77
Pearson Test of English (PTE): 55