Undergraduate Programs

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Why Philosophy?

Whatever your career aspirations, the study of philosophy can help in strengthening your preparation through developing your capacities to think and reason well and to deal critically and analytically with the ideas, concepts, problems, and methodologies central to your chosen profession. 

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Our Programs

Philosophy Major
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Philosophy Major

Philosophy Minor
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Philosophy Minor

Linguistics and Philosophy Major
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Linguistics and Philosophy Major

Classics & Philosophy Concentration
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Classics & Philosophy Concentration

Five College Logic Certificate
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Five College Logic Certificate

Medical Humanities Certificate
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Medical Humanities Certificate

Certificate in PPE
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Certificate in PPE

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