Student Learning Outcomes

The field of Philosophy attracts students for a great variety of reasons. A foundation in philosophy can enhance the study of any number of disciplines (political science, law, psychology, education, business, history and the natural sciences, to name a few). Some of our students wish to pursue a career in academic philosophy and others simply wish to explore some of the deepest issues with which humans have struggled. With this in mind, the Department of Philosophy focuses on those learning goals that are central to the variety of interests our students have and applicable to so many of their future pursuits.

    ►     for Philosophy

• Students will master techniques of critical reasoning and conceptual analysis in their reading, writing and discussion.

• Students will be able to connect a variety of ethical theory models to real-world and hypothetical test cases.

• Students will understand the major philosophical issues and their contemporary critiques that continue to apply to a wide variety of human endeavors 

    ►     for Philosophy:  Religious Studies

• Students will master techniques of critical reasoning and conceptual analysis in their reading, writing and discussion.

• Students will understand the differences among major world faiths and the approaches to religion taken by major contemporary theorists.

• Students will understand inclusivism, exclusivism and the social implications of religious pluralism.