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  Bachelor of Arts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A Bachelor of Arts (B.A. or A.B., from the Latin Artium Baccalaureus) is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course or program in the arts and/or sciences.
In the United States and Canada, a Bachelor of Arts degree usually requires students to take a majority of their courses (usually 1/2 or 3/4) in the arts, namely social sciences, humanities, music, or fine arts.
Difference between the BA and BSc/BS The Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS or BSc) are very similar in some countries, in that they are the most common of undergraduate degrees.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bachelor_of_Arts   (891 words)

  
 Bachelor's degree - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A bachelor's degree is usually an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course or major that generally lasts for three, four, and in some cases and countries, five years.
The students are awarded the same bachelor's degree as students in the regular course, but with the notation "in cursu honorum." Usually, the above "laude" honors are separate from the notation for this honors course, but a student in the honors course generally must maintain grades at least worthy of the "cum laude" notation anyway.
The Bachelor of Journalism degree is a professional degree awarded to students who have studied journalism at a four-year accredited university.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bachelor's_degree   (2367 words)

  
 Bachelor of Philosophy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The B.Phil.'s earliest form is as a University of Oxford graduate degree.
Originally, Oxford named its pre-doctoral graduate degrees the Bachelor of Philosophy (B.Phil.) (a two-year degree, partly taught and partly by research) and the Bachelor of Letters (B.Litt.) (a two-year research degree).
At the Australian National University, the Bachelor of Philosophy (Ph.B.) is an individually tailored, research-based undergraduate degree in arts, Asian studies, or the sciences.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bachelor_of_Philosophy   (489 words)

  
 NationMaster.com - Encyclopedia: Bachelor's degree   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Bachelor's degrees A degree is any of a wide range of status levels conferred by institutions of higher education, such as universities, normally as the result of successfully completing a program of study.
The degree of Bachelor of Accountancy is the principal academic degree in Accountancy.
Bachelor of Civil Law or B.C.L. is the name of the degree given in civil law jurisdictions to graduates of a faculty of law in a university.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Bachelor%27s-degree   (6713 words)

  
 Philosophy Home
Students who have majored in Philosophy at NC State are familiar with the history of Philosophy, value theory, metaphysics and the theory of knowledge, and they are able to apply Philosophy and philosophical reasoning to real-world problems.
Philosophy majors in general tend to register higher scores on objective tests such as the GRE and LSAT, and the study of Philosophy provides an excellent preparation for Law School, Medical School and other professional schools, as well as for any field that requires critical and constructive thinking.
Philosophy asks the difficult questions that other disciplines ignore, and although philosophers often have dissonant answers, the study of philosophy does give you an impetus to attempt to come to your own answer, or at least to understand the intricacies involved in coming to an answer....
www.ncsu.edu /chass/philo/phil_index.html   (576 words)

  
 Bachelor of philosophy online degree - University of Illinois at Springfield
The Philosophy Program at UIS focuses in the areas of core analytic philosophy (philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, and related areas) and values (ethics, aesthetics and political philosophy) while providing a sound background in the history of philosophy.
The study of philosophy increases an awareness of personal values and the major value conflicts in contemporary society, helps develop an understanding of the nature and limits of various forms of knowledge, and offers experience in critical reflections on major problems of knowledge or value.
Taken two college-level classes of philosophy, at least one of them in the area of critical thinking or logic (students without prerequisites may be admitted conditionally and take prerequisites at UIS).A grade point average of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale from an accredited college or university.
www.online.uillinois.edu /catalog/ProgramDetail.asp?ProgramID=517   (455 words)

  
 Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of the most fundamental issues concerning reality, knowledge, and value, and of the basic concepts, principles, and arguments of the major intellectual disciplines.
Its fields include metaphysics, epistemology, logic, ethics, history of philosophy, political philosophy, aesthetics, philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, philosophy of law, and philosophy of religion.
An applicant's philosophical potential is assessed primarily on the basis of a sample of his or her written work in philosophy and secondarily on the basis of his or her undergraduate record, Graduate Record Examination scores, and letters of recommendation.
www.washington.edu /students/gencat/academic/philosophy.html   (1020 words)

  
 Philosophy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The study of philosophy involves engaging in a process of coming to terms with oneself, and thus with one's place in the world.
Some of the major concerns addressed by philosophy are: moral and socio-political values, the nature of knowledge, the relation of the mind to the body, the principles of the sciences, the arts, and religion.
Philosophy aims, in addition, comprehensively to situate these subjects in terms of underlying questions about the meaning of existence and the nature of reality.
www.aucegypt.edu /catalog/undergrad/fields/Philosophy/philosophy.html   (362 words)

  
 Rockford College : Philosophy
Through the study of these questions, students of philosophy acquire critical thinking skills, knowledge of influential ideas in our cultural history, and the ability to reflect deeply and independently on the basic questions of human life.
Philosophy majors have been successful in business, writing, teaching, and editing.
As well as training students for graduate studies in philosophy and the humanities, the philosophy major is a popular choice for pre-law students because of the rigorous development of abstract, analytical, and argumentative abilities that the study of philosophy makes possible.
www.rockford.edu /aboutrc/programs/philosophy.asp   (123 words)

  
 "Working Your Degree:" Philosophy - Oct. 13, 2000
Among those bachelor's degree holders who head straight into the work force, The College Majors Handbook, published by JIST Works, Inc., finds that just 36 percent accept jobs that are closely related to their field.
The remaining 64 percent defect to higher-paying positions that are either somewhat related to their field of study, including administrative and managerial posts within religious or educational institutions, or not at all related.
It goes without saying that philosophy grads who find jobs in unrelated fields earn more than their counterparts who stuck with the traditional lines of work: $33,100 compared with $43,400, respectively.
money.cnn.com /2000/10/13/career/q_degreephilosophy   (1163 words)

  
 Philosophy Department
To study philosophy, therefore, is to engage in a classic form of liberal education in which powers of reasoning and conceptual analysis are explicitly developed.
The study of philosophy includes: (1) the development of critical thinking and writing skills; (2) the investigation of conceptual problems encountered in the course of reflecting about experience; (3) the assessment of assumptions underlying other sciences and arts; and (4) the exploration of intellectual and cultural history from a broad perspective.
Among the 21 units, at least 15 units to be chosen from among philosophy courses correlative to the student’s major or intended postbaccalaureate field, as approved by the philosophy adviser.
www.fullerton.edu /catalog/academic_departments/phil.asp   (3384 words)

  
 Philosophy at ISU - Careers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
There are many areas of employment open to graduates with a bachelor's degree in philosophy.
On the standardized tests for law school (LSAT), philosophy majors rank the third highest in performance (mathematics majors are first and economics majors are second).
Philosophy majors rank first on the standardized verbal tests for graduate school (GRE/verbal).
www.philosophy.ilstu.edu /students/careers.html   (697 words)

  
 Philosophy
The program provides a strong foundation in the history of Western thought and deals with a variety of ongoing philosophical and religious issues, tracing them from their origins in early Greek and other historical sources to current theories and disputes.
The faculty of the Department of Philosophy bring with them a deep interest in their subject and together provide a wide spectrum of interests and expertise in the areas of both philosophy and religious studies.
PHI 250    Introduction to Philosophy (3) F. A critical analysis of  the history and nature of the perennial problems in philosophy from both Western and non-Western perspectives.
www.csudh.edu /Catalog/200405/Philosophy.htm   (1855 words)

  
 Transylvania University Philosophy Program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Philosophy degrees have become increasingly well respected by the admissions committees of medical schools and other schools preparing students for careers in the health professions.
During the 1998 round of medical school admissions, philosophy students were among the most successful majors in gaining admittance.
The medical community's high regard for philosophy, of course, shouldn't be surprising since many of the greatest philosophers had a close association with medicine.
www.transy.edu /philosophy/what/premed.shtm   (451 words)

  
 SU [Philosophy: Programs]
Students are trained to develop their ability to think critically and to examine fundamental questions about the nature of the self and the world and thus to establish a foundation for intelligent action in the world.
Because philosophy teaches clear coherent and creative thinking it can be of service in almost any field, particularly in law, medicine, government, education, computers, publishing and business.
The minor in philosophy consists of 18 hours of coursework nine of which must be at the 300/400 level.
www.salisbury.edu /schools/fulton/Philosophy/programs.htm   (298 words)

  
 Philosophy in TutorGig Encyclopedia
Philosophy is a discipline or field of study involving the investigation, analysis, and development of ideas...
Meta philosophy philosophy of philosophy is the study of the subject, matter, philosophical method methods and aims of philosophy.
Philosophy of sex is the part of applied philosophy studying human sexual behavior sex and love.
www.tutorgig.com /es/Philosophy   (753 words)

  
 Department of Philosophy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The program in philosophy is designed to provide the student with a capacity for thinking clearly, a critical attitude, and the ability to reason theoretically.
As a minor, philosophy has much to offer in helping individuals of various backgrounds better understand the fundamental assumptions of their disciplines.
Philosophy courses included in the pre-law track program are as follows: PHIL 101, 222, and 450.
www.iup.edu /registrar/0304/HSS/philrel.shtm   (633 words)

  
 ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The philosophy department offers four programs: a major in philosophy, a minor in philosophy, a minor in ethics and applied philosophy and a bachelor of philosophy for mature students enrolled in the Master of Divinity program at Oblate College.
The program is open to students who wish to integrate philosophy with their studies in other disciplines but not necessarily with a view to the advanced study in philosophy itself.
A certificate in ethics and applied philosophy (27 hours) is open to persons who have ready earned a university degree but who wish to deepen for professional or personal reasons their understanding of the ethical and philosophical issues that impact various area of human living.
www.phil.stmarytx.edu /faculty/philhp/Phil_progs.htm   (742 words)

  
 Bachelor of Philosophy, Faculty of Asian Studies, ANU   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Bachelor of Philosophy is designed for intellectually ambitious students who want to study in depth and at the highest level.
The Bachelor of Philosophy degree is flexible in its structure, with a student’s program being determined each year in collaboration with the Program Convener.
The Bachelor of Philosophy graduate will have demonstrated the highest levels of achievement in the development of such sought after skills as mastery of an Asian language, independent and team-based research, analysis of complex social issues informed by an understanding of the diverse cultural traditions of the Asian region, and oral and written communication.
www.anu.edu.au /asianstudies/courses/ba_philosophy.html   (842 words)

  
 Bachelor’s in Humanities
In the fourth year they receive a bachelor’s degree in their chosen major, after which they may continue for a fifth year, in which they can finish their studies by obtaining professional certification and a specialty master’s degree.
The Bachelor’s in Philosophy is for those who aspire to excellence in areas in which it is necessary to understand the human condition and society.
The Bachelor’s in History program is aimed at students interested in the various aspects of the study of history, with the goal of understanding the present and rethinking the future.
www.uai.cl /p4_english/site/pags/20030710112616.html   (962 words)

  
 SJC: Academics: Philosophy
Professor Malone has been teaching in the Philosophy Department at SJC since 1996, and he brings to the College a broad background in the history of Western philosophy.
Degrees: Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, University of Dayton in Ohio; S.T.B. and S.T.L. in Theology, Fribourg, Switzerland; Ph.L. and doctoral degree in Philosophy, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium.
Brother Rob's specialization lies in the philosophy of religion, with particular interests in medieval philosophy, logic, and the relationship between science and religion.
www.saintjoe.edu /faculty/specific/philosophy.html   (552 words)

  
 Bachelor of Philosophy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Originally, Oxford named its pre-doctoral graduate degrees the Bachelor of Philosophy (a two-year degree, partly taught and partly by research) and the Bachelor of Letters ('''B.Litt.''') (a two-year research degree).
The pass mark is equivalent to the first-class honours borderline for undergraduate degrees.
Others use the term Bachelor of Philosophy in a more intuitive way, to refer to an undergraduate Bachelor's degree in philosophy; for example, The Australian National University, Northwestern University, and Pennsylvania State University).
bachelor-of-philosophy.area51.ipupdater.com   (438 words)

  
 Academic Programs :: Renaissance College - Canadian Prospective Students - UNB Fredericton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Renaissance College graduates receive a Bachelor of Philosophy degree (in Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies) with a minor in another discipline of their choice.
A Bachelor of Philosophy degree does not refer to the discipline, or study of philosophy.
Upon graduation, a Bachelor of Philosophy degree prepares students for opportunities in employment or for further study.
www.unbf.ca /prospective/renaissancecollege.html   (599 words)

  
 Philosophy Undergraduate Degrees
The purpose of the program is to develop the organizational, analytic, and expressive skills required for law school, the seminary, graduate work in philosophy, and the wide range of careers in government, business, and industry.
The B.A. in Philosophy: Religious Studies is designed for students planning on religious vocations, or as a foundation for graduate work in religion or cross-cultural studies.
Students may minor in philosophy; a minimum of 18 semester hours is required.
www.wcupa.edu /_ACADEMICS/SCH_CAS.PHI/undrgrad.htm   (307 words)

  
 PHILOSOPHY
For the undergraduate degree in philosophy, students must take 30 to 45 semester hours in philosophy, earning 30 hours with a grade of C- or better in philosophy and 2.00 (C) average for all work attempted in philosophy.
A student intending to complete a topical major in philosophy should see either the appropriate advisor in the area or the departmental undergraduate advisor as soon as possible.
Applicants for admission to the Graduate School for work toward a master's or doctoral degree with a major in philosophy are expected to have had 18 or more semester hours in undergraduate courses in the subject.
www.colorado.edu /sacs/catalog96-97/arts/PHILOSOPHY.html   (761 words)

  
 Bachelor of Arts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In the United States and Canada, a Bachelor of Arts degree usually requires students to take a majority of their courses (usually 1/2 or 3/4) in the arts, namely social sciences, humanities, music, or...
Students are initially admitted to the Bachelor of Arts, "undeclared program" unless they indicate on their application their intended major.
The four-year Bachelor of Arts provides students with a broad, flexible education that allows them to develop, understand, and disseminate knowledge, to think critically, and to build on these...
www.logicjungle.com /wiki/Bachelor_of_Arts   (391 words)

  
 Bachelor of Philosophy Degree (B PH)
The Bachelor of Philosophy degree is designed to allow students to plan their own programs in conjunction with a faculty preceptor and is intended for those few students for whom the present degree requirements are restrictive and not responsive to their needs.
An important standard for admission to the Bachelor of Philosophy degree program will be the ability of students to demonstrate that their stated goals are viable and worthy of a college degree.
The Bachelor of Philosophy Degree Committee is responsible for selecting the students and their preceptors for the program, annually examining the progress of all students in the program, and approving the completion of the degree based on the certification made by the faculty preceptor.
www.psu.edu /bulletins/bluebook/major/b_ph.htm   (649 words)

  
 Qualifications - Postgraduate - Study in the UK - Education - British Council - Sweden
The entry requirement is usually a good quality Bachelor degree (or first or undergraduate degree, as they are also called) or equivalent.
The British Bachelor degree with Honours is classified according to the student's performance as follows (in descending order): first-class honours (1st), upper second-class honours (2:1), lower second-class honours (2:2), third-class honours (3rd).
Please note that bachelor degrees at some Scottish universities are called Master of Arts, although the degrees are of an undergraduate level.
www.britishcouncil.org /sweden-education-studyuk-postgraduate-qualifications.htm   (992 words)

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