KSAWorks
KSAWorks
Knowledge • Skills • Abilities
Program checklist · BS

Philosophy, BA, BS

Suffolk University · Boston, MA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
38.0101
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
SOC
25-1126
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
168005
CourseShelf checklist
CK_168005_81118212
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Undergraduate Degree Requirements

44 items
  1. Foundation Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Art History
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Arts Administration
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Asian Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Black Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  6. CAS Honors Community Scholars
    Not resolved to a course
  7. CAS Self-Designed Major
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Computer Science
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Criminal Justice
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Environmental Science
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Environmental Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Forensic Science
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Global and Cultural Communication
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Global Cultural Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Graphic Design
    Not resolved to a course
  16. History and Literature Honors
    Not resolved to a course
  17. Interior Design
    Not resolved to a course
  18. International Relations
    Not resolved to a course
  19. Media and Film
    Not resolved to a course
  20. Paralegal Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  21. Philosophy, BA, BS
    Not resolved to a course
  22. Philosophy Minor
    Not resolved to a course
  23. Honors Society
    Not resolved to a course
  24. Political Science
    Not resolved to a course
  25. Politics, Philosophy and Economics
    Not resolved to a course
  26. Public Relations
    Not resolved to a course
  27. Radiation Science and Therapy
    Not resolved to a course
  28. Religious Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  29. Restorative Justice Practices
    Not resolved to a course
  30. Social Media
    Not resolved to a course
  31. Studio Art
    Not resolved to a course
  32. Women's and Gender Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  33. Youth and Community Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  34. College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  35. Sawyer Business School Undergraduate Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  36. Sawyer Business School Graduate Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  37. Dual Degree Graduate Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  38. INTO Suffolk Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  39. Catalog Links
    Not resolved to a course
  40. Catalog Home
    Not resolved to a course
  41. Site Map
    Not resolved to a course
  42. All Catalogs
    Not resolved to a course
  43. 2025-2026 Catalog / College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Programs / Philosophy / Philosophy, BA, BS
    Not resolved to a course
  44. Philosophy, BA, BS
    Not resolved to a course

Degree Requirements

1 item
  1. Learning Goals and Objectives
    Not resolved to a course

Degree Requirements - 126 credits

1 item
  1. Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree with this major
    Not resolved to a course

Core Requirements (4 courses, 13 credits)

5 items
  1. College to Career: Explore Your Options and Find Your Path
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Honors College to Career: Explore Your Options and Find Your Path
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Ancient Traditions
    Not resolved to a course
  4. History of Modern Philosophy
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Senior Symposium
    Not resolved to a course

Core Electives (2 courses, 8 credits)

12 items
  1. Choose one of the following:
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Critical Thinking and Civil Discourse
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Formal Logic
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Choose one of the following:
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Global Ethics
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Honors Ethics
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Ethics and Civic Life
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Honors Ethics and Civic Life
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Social Ethics: The Good Life
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Honors Social Ethics: The Good Life
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Contemporary Moral Issues
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Honors Contemporary Moral Issues
    Not resolved to a course

Electives (5 courses, 20 credits)

45 items
  1. Choose one additional 4-credit Philosophy course
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Choose two additional 4-credit Philosophy courses at the 200-level or higher
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Choose one additional 4-credit Philosophy course at the 300-level or higher
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Choose one additional 4-credit Philosophy course at the 400-level
    Not resolved to a course
  5. About the Philosophy Major
    Not resolved to a course
  6. View the Program Page
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Philosophy Major Learning Goals and Objectives
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Learning Goals
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Learning Objectives
    Not resolved to a course
  10. - Acquire a solid foundation in the history of philosophy
    Not resolved to a course
  11. - Gain proficiency in ethics, theoretical and applied
    Not resolved to a course
  12. - Study diverse intellectual traditions and approaches
    Not resolved to a course
  13. - Appreciate the practical importance of a philosophical approach to life questions
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Learn logical analysis and develop critical thinking skills [Logic]
    Not resolved to a course
  15. - Formulate, analyze, and evaluate arguments
    Not resolved to a course
  16. - Support arguments with systematic reasoning
    Not resolved to a course
  17. - Study the foundations of various disciplines
    Not resolved to a course
  18. - Integrate textual analysis, argument analysis and evaluation
    Not resolved to a course
  19. Discuss concepts and issues in a manner that is informed, creative, and charitable [Civil Discourse]
    Not resolved to a course
  20. - Raise probing questions
    Not resolved to a course
  21. - Use sound argumentation strategies
    Not resolved to a course
  22. - Debate issues in a respectful manner
    Not resolved to a course
  23. - Identify the conceptual, historical, and cultural differences which inform contemporary discourse
    Not resolved to a course
  24. - Give effective presentations, both formal and informal
    Not resolved to a course
  25. Become proficient in research and analytical writing [Research and Writing]
    Not resolved to a course
  26. - Formulate interesting and important research questions
    Not resolved to a course
  27. - Identify and synthesize the relevant scholarly resources essential to a research question
    Not resolved to a course
  28. - Organize an argument in a form and level of depth suitable to a broad audience
    Not resolved to a course
  29. - Use information technology effectively
    Not resolved to a course
  30. - Write with accuracy, precision, consistency, and relevance to topic at hand
    Not resolved to a course
  31. Master a variety of reading styles and genres [Textual Analysis]
    Not resolved to a course
  32. - Identify and articulate the core arguments from complex texts
    Not resolved to a course
  33. - Compare and contrast ideas expressed in different styles and different time periods
    Not resolved to a course
  34. - Raise substantive questions about the author’s assumptions, conclusions, and rhetorical devices
    Not resolved to a course
  35. About the Philosophy Major
    Not resolved to a course
  36. View the Program Page
    Not resolved to a course
  37. Honors in the Major
    Not resolved to a course
  38. To become a candidate for honors in the major, a student must:
    Not resolved to a course
  39. Have an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher
    Not resolved to a course
  40. Have a Major GPA of 3.5 or higher
    Not resolved to a course
  41. Receive an invitation to apply from the department
    Not resolved to a course
  42. To complete requirements for honors in the major, a candidate must:
    Not resolved to a course
  43. Enroll in PHIL 515, the department's Symposium course in the spring of Senior year.*
    Not resolved to a course
  44. About the Philosophy Major
    Not resolved to a course
  45. View the Program Page
    Not resolved to a course
Source. Suffolk University, catalog 2025-2026 — https://suffolk.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/college-of-arts-and-sciences-undergraduate-programs/philosophy/philosophy-ba-bs. Captured page pages/0183.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.