The program offered by the Mercyhurst University is designed to prepare students for professional and graduate study in philosophy or some allied field, such as law or political science.?
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Effective communication (written and oral communication appropriate to the field of philosophy)?
- Substantive Knowledge (the main problems of philosophy, terminology, periods, movements, and schools of thought)?
- Critical Thinking (understand and use logical reasoning to interpret, analyze and criticize the ideas, beliefs, values, and practices of individuals and groups)?
- Creative Thinking (Construct authentic, persuasive, and interdisciplinary arguments in support of personal beliefs, values, and practices)?
- Ethical Reasoning (understand and use ethical terms, principles, theories and methods to engage and solve personal problems and broad social issues)
