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Program checklist · Philosophy Major (B.A.)

Philosophy Major (B.A.)

Bentley University · Waltham, MA

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Program
Award
Philosophy Major (B.A.)
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
While acquainting students with philosophy’s rich history, the major emphasizes the application of philosophical methods to contemporary problems, especially in ethics. The department regularly offers courses in environmental ethics, healthcare ethics, business ethics, and the ethics of technology/artificial intelligence. Majors will have a chance to broaden their knowledge of ethical issues in business by close engagement with the university’s nationally recognized Hoffman Center for Business Ethics.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
164739
CourseShelf checklist
CK_164739_0e111d55_1
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Major Requirements

major core · 23 items
  1. Metaphysics and Epistemology – Select one:
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  2. PH 252
    3
  3. PH 253
    3
  4. PH 270
    3
  5. PH 271
    3
  6. PH 272
    3
  7. Value Theory – Select one:
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  8. PH 310
    3
  9. PH 312
    3
  10. PH 316
    3
  11. PH 320
    3
  12. Applied Ethics – Select one:
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  13. PH 130
    3
  14. PH 131
    3
  15. PH 133
    3
  16. PH 134
    3
  17. PH 135
    Special Problems in Business and
    As published: “Special Problems in Business and Professional Ethics”
  18. PH 138
    3
  19. PH 140
    3
  20. PH 142
    3
  21. PH 160
    3
  22. Four PH electives not otherwise required.
    Not resolved to a course
    12
  23. PH elective not otherwise required or an elective from any other department, with permission from PH major advisor.
    Not resolved to a course
    3

Foundations for Success (15 Credits)

1 item
  1. FDS 100
    3

Communications and Writing

0 items

    Select one from:

    1 item
    1. EMS 101
      Critical Reading and Writing
      or: EMS 101L Critical Reading and Writing with Lab
      or: EMS 102 Critical Reading and Writing for Multilingual Students
      or: EMS 102L Critical Reading and Writing for Multilingual Students with Lab
      3

    And one from:

    1 item
    1. EMS 104
      Multimodal Communication
      or: EMS 105 Multimodal Communication for Multilingual Students
      3

    Information Technology

    1 item
    1. CS 100
      Solving Business Problems with
      As published: “Solving Business Problems with Information Technology”
      3

    Mathematical Sciences

    0 items

      Select one from:

      1 item
      1. MA 105
        Mathematical Foundations for Business
        or: MA 105L Mathematical Foundations for Business with Lab
        or: MA 105P Mathematical Foundations for Business with Prep
        or: MA 107 Applied Calculus for Business
        or: MA 107L Applied Calculus for Business with Lab
        or: MA 131 Calculus I
        or: MA 131L Calculus I with Lab
        3

      Context and Perspectives (18 Credits)

      0 items

        Students must take six courses, one in each category of Context and Perspectives:

        0 items

          Culture, Change, and Behavior

          0 items

            Globalization

            0 items

              Institutions and Power

              0 items

                Race, Gender, and Inequality

                0 items

                  Scientific Inquiry

                  0 items

                    Values, Ethics, and Society

                    0 items

                      Business Dynamics/Business Administration Minor (18 Credits)

                      0 items

                        All courses are required:

                        6 items
                        1. AC 115
                          3
                        2. EC 111
                          3
                        3. FI 118
                          3
                        4. LA 100
                          3
                        5. MG 116
                          3
                        6. ST 113
                          3

                        Modern Language Requirement (6 Credits)

                        1 item
                        1. Two Modern Language courses (must be two semesters of the same language, regardless of proficiency level)
                          Not resolved to a course
                          6

                        Unrestricted Electives (39 Credits)

                        electives · 1 item
                        1. Select thirty-nine elective credits
                          Not resolved to a course
                          39
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