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
- B.A.
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 51.3204
- Total credits (published)
- 36
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- The main benefit of the study of Philosophy is developing the ability to think critically and for oneself. More than problem solving, it is the ability to make informed and reflective judgments in ambiguous situations, which is highly valued in all professions. Nationwide, Philosophy majors earn top scores on exams like the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, and GMAT, and by mid-career are among the highest earners in their chosen fields. One former CSS Philosophy student is now a Program Specialist for the National Institutes of Health’s Division of International Services. Another is in law school at the University of MN, while a third is the executive director of the Women’s Ski Coaches Association. Current CSS Philosophy students aim to become lawyers, professors, political strategists, business leaders, and more. The total number of credit requirements for the major has been kept low in order to allow students to pursue a second major in another field if they so desire, and your advisor within the program will work with you to tailor your degree to your career aspirations.
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 174899
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_174899_9269fd1b
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Program Required Courses
0 items
Core Courses
major core · 4 items
- As published: “Logic”4
- As published: “The Philosophical Perspective”or: PHL 2205 Philosophy of Person4
- As published: “Introductory Ethics”4
- 4
Electives
Choose 2 of the following · Select two of the following: · electives · 5 items
- Select two of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- As published: “Ancient Philosophy”4
- As published: “Medieval Philosophy”4
- As published: “Modern Philosophy”4
- Select 12 additional credits of PHL courses 1Not resolved to a course12
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