The BA in Philosophy at the University of Portland offers you a profound exploration into the fundamental questions of existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. This undergraduate degree is ideal for intellectually curious students aiming to develop sophisticated analytical and critical thinking skills applicable across diverse fields. You will engage with the history of philosophical thought, examining diverse traditions and methodologies, and learn to articulate complex ideas with clarity and precision. This program is designed to equip you with a robust intellectual framework for understanding the world and your place within it.
You will study this degree full-time on campus over four years, choosing between two distinct pathways: Option 1, focusing on a broad philosophical history and metaphysis, or Option 2, a Philosophy, Politics, and Policy double major with Political Science. Throughout your studies, you will engage with core areas like logic, metaphysics, ethics, and socio-political philosophy, culminating in a senior seminar or thesis. You will graduate with highly transferable skills in critical analysis, argumentation, and complex problem-solving, preparing you for careers in law, public policy, education, research, and beyond.