Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

at University of the Incarnate Word

The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) at the University of the Incarnate Word shapes analytical and strategic thinkers with a deep understanding of logic, argument and ethics -- all valuable skills for a variety of careers and future aspirations.

Students studying philosophy learn to think critically, engage in moral and ethical reasoning, and identify and evaluate arguments, all of which can be valuable skills for a variety of career paths. Students will learn to think about ideas that have engaged people for centuries, confronting questions about free will, morality, religion and more. Through this work, they develop and express their own opinions and will emerge well-prepared for many career fields including the arts, business, government, law, religious studies or medicine.