An area of concentration in Philosophy provides you will the transferable skills that you can use in many fields.
The focus is on rational and critical thinking, problem solving, ethics, logic, and the history of philosophical thoughts, ideas, and cultures.
| Additional 24 hours from the Department of Philosophy (PHIL) | 24 hours |
| Concentration Requirements (Blocks 1 & 2)* | 30 hours |
|---|---|
| Courses from the Department of Philosophy (PHIL) | 30 hours |
| Critical Reasoning | 3 hours |
| PHIL 1210 Critical Reasoning or PHIL 2010 Symbolic Logic | |
| Ethics | 3 hours |
| PHIL 1020 Contemporary Moral Problems or PHIL 2030 Intro to Ethics or PHIL 2300 Human Values in Medicine |
* Must include at least 12 hours of upper level credit completed at UNO
A minimum of 120 hours are required for the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies degree.
Additional Information:
• Very few Philosophy courses are offered in the evening.• PHIL 4000 Advanced Philosophy Writing Seminar is required third writing course for this concentration.
Career Options
Students with an area of concentration in Philosophy may find careers in:
- Community Services
- Research
- Human Services
- Journalism
- Education
- Government and Nonprofit Organizations
- Law
- Business