Philosophy - Bachelor [4 Years]
$46,310 /Yr On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Philosophy

In the Philosophy program, students will:

  • Benefit from small class sizes taught by accomplished full-time faculty who have degrees from top philosophy programs, are active in the field, and are highly accessible to students
  • Enhance your logical and critical thinking skills
  • Develop original philosophical reasoning and critique
  • Be able to explain and critically engage with influential theories of ethics, knowledge, metaphysics, and social and political philosophy
  • Advance your written communication skills, using original research and argumentation
  • Demonstrate oral communication skills in conversation and presentation on philosophy-related topics
  • Have the opportunity to complete an internship, participate in research opportunities, and serve as a teaching assistant and/or tutor
  • Complete a senior capstone project
  • Be eligible to join Delta Epsilon Sigma, a national scholastic honor society
  • Have the opportunity to study abroad    

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $46310 $46310 $46310 $46310
Total Fees $46310 $46310 $46310 $46310

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 80 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 62 75 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Academic performance in high school.
  • Co-curricular activities such as athletics, club and organization participation, volunteerism, and involvement in the arts.
  • Personal qualities and interests that will allow one to make a unique addition to the Sacred Heart community.
  • SHU is a test-optional institution. One may elect to submit SAT or ACT scores for consideration; however, there is no requirement to do so.

Indian Eligibility:

  • Academic performance in high school.
  • For all non-native English speakers, an official score report of an English language proficiency examination—or acceptable waiver—is required.