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Philosophy students examine some of life's most profound inquiries while developing sharper critical thinking skills. The discipline explores topics ranging from the nature of scientific inquiry and government's purpose to theological debates and moral living principles. The general track offers flexibility for double majors or those seeking course selection freedom. Following introductory, logic, and research method requirements, students complete six additional philosophy courses (including two upper-level 3000 and 4000 classes). Any PHIL courses may fulfill these requirements. While this path doesn't include a senior thesis project, it's ideal for students certain they wish to avoid this culminating experience.
Students must have completed official secondary school transcripts, diplomas, certificates and/or national test examination scores as appropriate for the educational systems in their country. In order to be considered for freshman admission students must have completed secondary school studies equivalent to that of United States high school graduation.
Official SAT I or ACT scores are required for entering freshmen with less than 24 semester hours of university level course work (equivalent to one year of full time study).
The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 79 on the Internet-based test, 550 on the paper-based test and 213 on the computer-based test. The IELTS can be substituted for TOEFL scores. The minimum acceptable overall score of 6.5 is required for admission.