Philosophy Applied Ethics - Bridgewater State University

Philosophy Applied Ethics from Bridgewater State University is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Department of Philosophy offers a major leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree . The program in philosophy provides a solid foundation for entry into careers such as law, journalism, college teaching, management,and medical ethics , as well as preparation for graduate work in philosophy and related disciplines. The study of philosophy involves the development of a broad range of analytical, interpretive, evaluative and critical abilities as they are applied to a variety of theoretical and practical human concerns. Courses in the problems, history and methods of philosophy as a mode of critical thinking deal with questions about the priority of values; the status of knowledge, truth and consciousness; the nature of art, religion, science and politics. The department offers numerous opportunities for students to excel, provides models of intellectual excellence, and fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect and open-mindedness. Faculty advisers work closely with students who wish to plan a course of study within the philosophy program. Academically talented students should contact the department chairperson for details about its honors program. Extracurricular activities include the Philosophy Club, which gives students from all majors a chance to discuss philosophical topics in an open and constructive manner. The club also sponsors the Bridgewater Journal of Philosophy, which publishes student research and essays. Applied Ethics Concentration Fulfil requirements for the philosophy major with at least four courses from the following distribution. PHIL 203 - Happiness and the Meaning of Life PHIL 204 - Sex and Personal Relations PHIL 205 - Medical Ethics PHIL 210 - Liberation Ethics PHIL 222 - Philosophy of Law PHIL 231 - Amoralism, Egoism, and Altruism PHIL 234 - Free Will, Determinism and Responsibility Total minimum credits: 30 View more details on Bridgewater State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.