Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy - Communications and Critical Thinking

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

As a philosophy major, you will learn to ask big questions about all aspects of life. From considering the nature of the universe and contemplating good and evil to studying the basic components of arguments, philosophy can apply to almost any part of human experience, big or small. Explore life’s biggest questions with the B.A. in Philosophy at UMass Lowell.You’ll study ethics, logic, politics, religion and culture while building strong reasoning and writing skills. Gain real-world experience through internships, research and a faculty-guided capstone project. This flexible major pairs well with STEM, health sciences, criminology and other career-focused fields. Graduates succeed in law, education, government, business, nonprofit work, or graduate programs. Effective communication is an essential tool for those seeking careers in journalism, advertising, commerce, law, public relations, education or related fields.The Communications and Critical Thinking (C&CT) track in philosophy serves students preparing for these careers with a unique interdisciplinary course of study that puts them on the fast track for any of those professional choices. It provides training in the latest media technologies and in timeless communication skills such as presenting good arguments, critical reasoning and logical evaluation of competing opinions.Students specialize by selecting a specific set of courses from the wide variety offered for the major, and by adding minors in other related areas such as computer science, English, music, art, economics, psychology, sociology or political science.

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