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| Credits Required |
120
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| Format |
Face To Face
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| Location |
Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus. 
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| Coursework |
Philosophy students receive a broad education in the subject, covering topics like:
Study Abroad: Philosophy students are encouraged to take advantage of the study abroad programs in China. Minor: Students seeking a minor in philosophy are invited to devise an appropriate program suitable to their interests. It must include a minimum of 18 hours of philosophy, at least 6 hours of which must be upper-division, with 3 of these at the 400 level. The department also offers interdisciplinary minors in STEM Ethics,
Health Care Ethics, and Ethics, Culture, and Society.
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| Career Options |
Many law schools and seminaries encourage philosophy as an undergraduate degree. Philosophy is also closely associated with such fields as:
Philosophy is recognized as a strong foundation for education and experience in other disciplines.
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| Application Deadline |
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| Skills Employers Want |
The B.A. in Philosophy at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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