Philosophy

Philosophy is a first choice for students who want to develop an ability to think clearly and reason well, and who want to find answers to life's most important questions. If you enjoy deeply engaging discussions about God, reality, ethics, politics, and religion, then the philosophy major (or minor) is for you.

Philosophy is very useful as an undergrad degree. If you’re interested in going on to graduate school, law school, seminary, or business administration programs, the skills that you develop as a philosophy major can help you compete for admission to these programs.

Program Degrees and Certificates

The Philosophy Department at Chico State offers the following certificates and degrees:

• The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
• The Minor in Philosophy
• The Minor in Ethics
• The Certificate in Teaching Critical Thinking