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American University Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Philosophy (BA)
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Admission to the Program
Admission is through a formal declaration of major. Major Requirements
- 39 credit hours with grades of C or better including 18 credit hours at or above 300-level, and up to 6 credit hours in religion
History of Philosophy (9 credit hours)
Moral and Political Philosophy (9 credit hours)
Foundation
Complete 3 credit hours from the following:
Upper-Level
- 6 credit hours in approved coursework at or above 300-level
Critical Perspectives (6 credit hours)
Complete 6 credit hours from the following, or other approved philosophy or religion course:
Concentration (9 credit hours)
- 9 credit hours in a subspecialty in philosophy, such as applied ethics or aesthetics, which may include courses outside the department with approval of the department’s director of undergraduate studies
Electives (6 credit hours)
- 6 credit hours in approved coursework
Combined Philosophy (BA) and Philosophy (MA)
American University offers students the opportunity to earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees through its combined bachelor’s/master’s programs. See Admission to a Combined Bachelor’s / Master’s Program and Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees for more information.
In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for combined bachelor’s/master’s programs:
- Admission is open to undergraduates with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 overall and in philosophy courses. Applications must be accompanied by two letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and an academic writing sample. Students should discuss their interest in the program with members of the faculty before submitting a formal application
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