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General Notes

• A minimum of 123 credits are required for graduation.
• Credits earned for COM 100 and MAT 100 do not count toward the 123 credits required for graduation; however, COM 100 students may petition for elective credit.
• Where appropriate, courses required for the major can be used to satisfy General Education requirements. However, the credits earned for these courses are applied to either Gen Ed requirements or the major, not both.
• Paths of Knowledge coursework may count towards major or minor requirements, but may not fulfill a second Mid-Level Liberal Arts Exploration requirement.
• Students are expected to follow the catalog requirements for General Education, the major, and additional requirements.
• A minor or second major within the areas listed under Paths of Knowledge automatically fulfills that area of the Gen Ed requirements.

Application Instructions

Through a rolling admission process, prospective undergraduate students — including first-year, transfer, and international students — may apply via the  or . To learn more about how to complete your application, please visit our application page.

Financing Your Education

There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our Student Financial Services page for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application, as well as more information about tuition, the tuition payment plan and the tuition deferment program we offer. ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email sfs@alvernia.edu.

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Program Overview

Curriculum: Major Requirements

All ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ students must successfully complete a minimum of 123 semester credits to receive a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. You’ll need to complete 54-56 liberal arts core credits and complete community service hours. In addition, Philosophy majors must complete 33 credits in the major.

Required Philosophy Courses (30 credits)

• PHI 105: Introduction to Philosophy
• PHI 230: Introduction to Logic (pre-requisite: PHI 105)
• Select one from PHI 200 and PHI 210:
  • PHI 200: Introduction to Ethics (pre-requisite: PHI 105)
  • PHI 210: Professional Ethics (pre-requisite: PHI 105)
• PHI 420: Social and Political Philosophy (pre-requisite: PHI 105)
• Select two from PHI 351, PHI 352, PHI 353 and PHI 354:
  • PHI 351: Ancient Philosophy (pre-requisite: PHI 105)
  • PHI 352: Medieval Philosophy (pre-requisite: PHI 105)
  • PHI 353: Modern Philosophy (pre-requisite: PHI 105)
  • PHI 354: Topics in Contemporary Philosophy (pre-requisite: PHI 105)
• PHI 480: Capstone Senior Year 
   

Required Philosophy Electives (15 credits)

• At least 3 credits must be earned at the 400-level; PHI 105 is a pre-requisite for all PHI courses at the 200 level or higher 
   

Electives, Minor or Second Major as required for the minimum 123 credits

• Selections cannot include MAT 100 or COM 100

Accreditation Statements

• ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ is an accredited institution and a member of the . MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Career Outlook

After earning the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, you can pursue a variety of careers, including:

• Writing
• Law
• Consulting
• Counseling
• Public service
• Director of Communications
• Religious Institutions
• Author
• Professor
• Researcher
• Nonprofits

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers in philosophy and religion are expected to grow by up to 10 percent between 2022 and 2032, faster than average for all occupations. The median salary in the field is $60,000.

Opportunities for Majors

Philosophy Club

The purpose of the Philosophy Club is to encourage students to discuss, question, and reflect, through philosophical conventions, ideas and current and past events to develop and grow communication and critical thinking skills with peers in the ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ Community. The Philosophy Club explores different venues through discussions and trips. The advisor, Dr. Janae Sholtz, can be reached by email at janae.sholtz@alvernia.edu by telephone at 610-568-1488. 
 

The Washington Center Experience

ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ students have an opportunity to earn college credit by spending a semester or summer in Washington, D.C. where they serve as interns in a congressional office, government agency, major corporation, newspaper or news network, or agencies devoted to legal affairs, international relations, or business and economics. They also may intern with one of several non-profit groups dealing with the environment, women’s issues, the arts, education, science, or labor relations among others. Participants are customarily juniors or seniors who have achieved grade point averages of 2.5 or better and who have the endorsement of the appropriate academic area. In addition to their internship, students select one seminar dealing with the arts and humanities, communication, public policy, the legal system, business, and government. Interested students should see their academic advisor.

Get to Know Your Faculty

For more information about ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Philosophy program, contact the Admissions Office at 610-796-8269 or admissions@alvernia.edu. Or reach out directly to program director Janae Sholtz at 610-568-1488 or janae.sholtz@alvernia.edu.