In addition, students must complete a writing course and achieve second year proficiency in a foreign language. Students also take 12 hours of basic humanities courses, studying either the formation of the Hebrew-Christian tradition or Western history and religion. These courses provide students with many benefits. Practically speaking, students who are trying to decide between different fields of study can explore their various interests. In addition, the chance to take classes in so many areas of study outside a major adds breadth to one s education.
Students majoring in philosophy can expect exposure to a variety of philosophical topics.
Greek and Medieval Philosophy, Early Modern Philosophy, Logic, Ethics, Junior Seminar, Senior Seminar, Metaphysics or Theory of Knowledge, and four additional electives within the Philosophy curriculum. Students may choose their four elective classes from such courses as Aesthetics, Philosophical Theology, Modern Ideologies, Philosophy of Science, as well as twelve other courses. Daniel E. Cullen , Associate Professor of Political Science, Ph.D., Boston College. Interdisciplinary humanities, history of philosophy, American philosophy, logic. Many majors use their philosophy training in the practical realm of business and personnel.