Philosophy, B.A.

Program Overview

Philosophy teaches you to think in new ways about big questions: “What does it mean to live a good life?” “Can we change our relationship with the natural world?” “How might technology and artificial intelligence transform what it means to be human?” Philosophy majors have some of the highest scores on standardized entry tests for law school, medical school, business school, and graduate school. They also have some of the highest mid-career salaries among non-STEM majors.

Department of Philosophy

Program Contact

Mark Sanders, Ph.D.

Undergraduate Director

msander2@charlotte.edu

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Philosophy Honors Program

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Philosophy, B.A. at a Glance

The B.A. in Philosophy consists of a minimum of 33 credit hours in philosophy, at least 18 of which are earned at UNC Charlotte, with no more than 12 credit hours below the 3000-level counting toward the major.

Delivery

In-person on campus with select online and hybrid courses

Credit Hours

120 Credit Hours in the degree with 33 in the major.

Skills

Critical Thinking, Debate, Close Reading

Further Study

Early entry to M.A. in Ethics & Applied Philosophy

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