Bachelor of Science in Philosophy

About

The mission of Saint Louis University's Department of Philosophy is to provide a philosophical education appropriate to Catholic and Jesuit education goals. This goal is rooted in the fundamental Catholic belief that all human experience reveals and speaks to the existence and nature of God and the dignity and value of all human beings in themselves and as members of the human community. The department strives to provide an excellent introduction to the discipline and practice of philosophy. The SLU faculty seeks to build up in students the ability to understand, explain and evaluate lines of reasoning; to foster a reflective moral life; and to educate them on the history of philosophy, contemporary philosophical debate and the Catholic heritage. The faculty nurtures in each student a philosophical habit of mind, an appreciation for the Western philosophical tradition, a spirit of intellectual inquiry and a lifelong desire for wisdom. The department offers a wide range of opportunities for philosophical exchange and dialogue, both within the University's intellectual community and with the broader philosophical community. These opportunities include visiting scholars, departmental colloquia, the annual Wade Memorial Lecture, various conferences, reading groups and graduate student talks. Graduates will be able to synthesize knowledge of two different periods of Western philosophy.Graduates will be able to correctly employ principles of logical reasoning in philosophical analysis. Graduates will be able to synthesize sources relevant to a philosophical problem. Graduates will be able to analyze and defend a philosophical position on a philosophical problem.Graduates will be able to gather sources relevant to a philosophical problem. Graduates will be able to interpret sources relevant to a philosophical problem. The Department of Philosophy in SLU's College of Arts and Sciences offers a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy that provides students with a solid foundation in critical philosophical thinking while leaving significant room to focus on their interests in philosophy. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Legislative Aide (Ethics/Policy Focus), Legal Assistant (Pre-Law Pathway), Policy Analyst (Ethics & Governance), Human Rights Specialist, Government Affairs Specialist, Nonprofit Program Coordinator (Ethics/Justice Focus), Secondary School Teacher (Philosoph), Academic Advisor (Humanities Focus), Curriculum Developer (Philosophy/Logic Programs), Ethics Committee Coordinator, Journalist (Ethics/Ideas Focus), Content Creator (Philosophy/Thought Leadership),Arts & Culture Program Coordinator, Public Relations Specialist (Ethics/Corporate Responsibility), Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Corporate Ethics Specialist, Research Assistant (Philosophy/Interdisciplinary Studies), Teaching Assistant (Philosophy), Editorial Assistant (Philosophy/Arts Publications), Organizational Development Specialist, Grant Writer (Humanities/Nonprofit Programs), Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist.