Learning Outcomes
- Students must demonstrate competence in three periods in the history of philosophy from the following periods:
- I: Ancient
- II: Medieval and Renaissance
- III. Early Modern (17th - 18th Century)
- IV: Modern (19th - 20th Century)
- Students must demonstrate knowledge in the following core areas:
- Epistemology
- Metaphysics
- Ethics
- Logic
- Philosophy of Science
- Students will complete an original and substantive research project in their area of specialization.
- Students will develop the professional skills required to contribute to philosophical research.
- Students who have successfully submitted dissertation proposals will seek to place their work in professional venues (professional conferences and/or journals).
- Students will develop any language skills required for conducting research in their area of specialization.
- Students will develop specialized knowledge of a particular philosophical area.
- Students will be able to offer effective instruction at the undergraduate level in philosophy.