Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
- 4 years
- Duration
- 49,450 USD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Madison / USA
- Location
- Drew University
- School
Program description
A major in philosophy can fit almost any career path. A logical education, a degree in philosophy develops critical thinking and written and oral communication skills — providing a strong basis for success in a wide range of professional endeavors. Drew's graduates often head to law school at such prestigious universities as Harvard, NYU, UCLA, Michigan, and Rutgers — and land significantly above average on the LSAT, MCAT, and GMAT.
Program structure
I. Core
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Introduction to Ethics
- History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
- History of Modern Philosophy
- Introduction to Logic
- Theory of Knowledge or Problems of Metaphysics
II. Upper-Level Electives
- Ethics and Society
- Bio-Medical Ethics
- Analytic Philosophy
- The Shattering of Reason: From Hegel to Nietzsche
- Theory of Knowledge
- Problems of Metaphysics
- Philosophy of Mind
- Philosophy of Religion
- Philosophy of Law
- Aesthetics
- Environmental Aesthetics
- Selected Topics in Philosophy
- Symbolic Logic
- Seminar in the History of Philosophy
- Independent Study in Philosophy
- Specialized Honors
III. Capstone
- The Meaning of Life
Price
Tuition fee: 49,450 USD
Requirements for applicants
Academic entry requirements
- Secondary or high school diploma
- Additional materials may also be required
- Minimum GPA equivalent: 3.0
English language requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80 (18 in all subscores)
- IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 in all subscores)
- Duolingo: 105
- Academic English: Level 6
- PTEA: 53
About the university
Drew University was founded in 1867 and celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2017. The university consists of three schools: the College of Liberal Arts, the Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is situated on a lovely, forested campus in Madison, New Jersey, a flourishing little town near New York City.
Drew's one-of-a-kind, cutting-edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch platform, guarantees that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a mentor network, and an experience-based résumé. Drew's distinctive, immersive learning experiences include professionally-mentored scientific research in RISE and DSSI, volunteer and community-based opportunities through the Center for Civic Engagement, making industry connections over seven semesters in New York City, and exploring the world through eye-opening international study abroad trips.
Drew University's two graduate schools provide ten master's and four doctorate degrees. There are several certificate programs available. All programs are built on Drew's well-known dedication to faculty-student mentoring, chances for out-of-classroom experiential learning, and fostering a strong intellectual and global community, with many programs available in hybrid or totally online formats.
