Who am I? What is justice? What is beauty? Students of philosophy study these questions and more as Appalachian State University's Philosophy (BA) degree develops skills in critical thinking, argumentation, communication, public speaking and research.
Students often choose to major in philosophy because they are already critical thinkers and want to expand their analytical abilities. Career options include law, medicine, business, writing, civil service, teaching and politics. This degree's foreign language requirement enhances career possibilities.
Appalachian's philosophy program focuses on undergraduate scholarship. With small class sizes, you will get individualized attention from professors who are experts in topics such as philosophy of music, philosophy of disability and the philosophy of language. The department values practical experience and encourages internships. The department's internship coordinator will assist as you in researching and securing a host site that is applicable to your career interests.