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Philosophy goes beyond simply contemplating life's profound mysteries. Earning a philosophy degree equips you for professional achievement through curriculum that teaches students to assess arguments, engage in discussions, and conceptualize abstract ideas. Nova Southeastern University's philosophy program provides essential competencies that offer a competitive advantage in today's job market, opening doors to diverse career paths including education, policymaking, legal practice, corporate leadership, marketing, or personnel management.
The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at NSU enhances your abilities in textual analysis, composition, logical reasoning, and persuasive argumentation. The curriculum bridges ethical theories, deductive reasoning, and fundamental philosophical frameworks with practical applications in scientific, medical, legal, athletic, and ecological domains. These refined critical thinking capabilities will serve you well in supplementary studies across liberal arts and creative disciplines. Channel your intellectual curiosity through developed capacities in systematic analysis, effective communication, and organizational guidance while exploring opportunities for advanced legal education or other postgraduate pursuits.
If you’re planning to attend college for the first time after graduating from high school, you’re considered a freshman applicant at Nova Southeastern University.
Proof of English language proficiency with a passing score on one of the following:
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test
IELTS: 6.0 or higher on the test module
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
Duolingo Test of English: 105 or higher
PTE Academic: Overall score of 54 or higher
iTEP Academic: Overall score of 3.9 or higher
Passing Level 4 or higher from TALK English Schools
Completion and passing of ELS Level 112 Intensive Program English for Academic Purposes
SAT verbal scores of 520 or higher or ACT English score of 20