Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
The bachelor’s degree in Philosophy at Stevens provides the opportunity to explore all the traditional fields of philosophy with the unique advantage of doing so at an institution renowned for advances in science and engineering. The program is focused on the philosophy of science, the history of philosophy, and applied ethics. Students acquire foundational skills in analytical and conceptual thinking and apply philosophical analysis to practical and societal issues. Additional information about math, science and computer science requirements can be found on the Writing and Research Methods/Professional Practices page. Additional information about major specific courses and humanities requirements can be found on the Major Concentration Area page.
Philosophy Curriculum
Term I (15 Credits)
| CAL 103 | Writing and Communications Colloquium | 3 |
| HHS 130 | History of Science and Technology | 3 |
| HST 120 | Introduction to Science and Technology Studies | 3 |
| | Computer Science | 3 |
| | Major Specific Course | 3 |
Term II (15 Credits)
| CAL 105 | CAL Colloquium: Knowledge, Nature, Culture | 3 |
| HLI 220 | Images of Science in Literature | 3 |
| HPL 112 | Science and Metaphysics | 3 |
| | Mathematics | 3 |
| | Major Specific Course | 3 |
Term III (15 Credits)
| | Major Specific Course | 3 |
| | Major Specific Course | 3 |
| | Mathematics | 3 |
| | Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| | General Elective | 3 |
Term IV (15 Credits)
| | Major Specific Course | 3 |
| | Major Specific Course | 3 |
| | Science | 3 |
| | General Elective | 3 |
| | General Elective | 3 |
Term V (15 Credits)
| | Major Specific Course | 3 |
| | Major Specific Course | 3 |
| | Non-Major Humanities Requirement | 3 |
| | Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| | General Elective | 3 |
Term VI (15 Credits)
| | Major Specific Course | 3 |
| | Major Specific Course | 3 |
| CAL 301 | Seminar in Writing and Research Methods | 3 |
| | Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| | General Elective | 3 |
CAL 301: Other research method classes determined with your advisor.
Term VII (15 Credits)
| | Major Specific Course | 3 |
| | Major Specific Course | 3 |
| CAL 498 | Thesis Preparation | 3-6 |
| | Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| | General Elective | 3 |
Term VIII (16 Credits)
| CAL 499 | Senior Thesis | 4-8 |
| | Non-Major Humanities Requirement | 3 |
| | Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| | General Elective | 3 |
| | General Elective | 3 |