E-mail this pageMajor in Ethics and Social Philosophy
Our Ethics and Social Philosophy Major Allows You To
- Learn about ethical theory and social and political philosophy.
- Take courses in topics such as environmental ethics, business ethics, ethics and animals.
- Gain a strong foundation in philosophy with our 36 credit major while maximizing the flexibility to pursue your own interests in philosophy, and in allied fields.
- Benefit from our strong faculty commitment to quality instruction and advisement. The department faculty also includes a Distinguished Teaching Professor.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Science (B.S.) in Ethics and Social Philosophy (120 credits)
Students who receive the Bachelor of Arts degree in Ethics and Social Philosophy will have a strong background in the traditions of Western philosophy (12 credits) while focusing their studies on ethical issues. Each student must complete the foundational courses: Introduction to Philosophy (PHI 102), Moral Problems (PHI 104), two courses in the history of Western philosophy (PHI 210 and PHI 211), and Symbolic Logic (PHI 213). Students will consult with their advisor to select the remaining 24 credits from among courses in environmental ethics, business ethics, social and political philosophy, ethics and animals, and ethical theory. Students must also complete a designated ethics or social philosophy course to fulfill the college wide Advanced Writing Requirement (AWR).
Program Requirements
- View the Ethics and Social Philosophy major course curriculum. Note: this 621kb PDF file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.
- View philosophy (PHI) course descriptions
Contact Information
For more information about the Philosophy program at Plattsburgh State please contact
Dr. Donald Maier (Chairperson)
Department of Philosophy
Office: Champlain Valley Hall, Rm. 305
Phone: (518) 564-2835
E-mail: maierdm@plattsburgh.edu