Philosophy (B.A.) & Humanities (M.A.)

About this Program

This linked degree program makes it possible for exceptional philosophy majors to take up to 12 hours of graduate courses while completing their undergraduate degree and to gain a head start on a graduate degree. The Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy is designed to give students a solid grounding in the historical development of philosophy, and an ability to analyze arguments proposed in serious discussions of any subject. The Master of Arts in humanities promotes interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis on critical theory and cultural studies.

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Program Highlights

Up to 12 graduate credits may be counted toward both the undergraduate and the graduate degree
Three philosophy concentration options available: General, Political and Legal Studies, and Religious Studies
Individualized support in customizing degree plans and application to Ph.D. programs
Passionate faculty invest in the success of every student and seek to support a diverse, and inclusive community of philosophical thinkers

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PHIL 591

SEM IN PHIL:J.S.AND H.T. MILL

HUM 603

Preparing Humanities Teachers & Scholars Pro-seminar

The purposes of the pro-seminar are A)to help prepare Humanities graduate students to teach discipline-specific…

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What are the requirements to apply for Philosophy & Humanities at ODU?

Students entering the Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's of Art Program program in Philosophy & Humanities should meet the minimum university requirements for Graduate Admission.

To be admitted to the linked B.A.-M.A. program, students must declare a major in Philosophy and Religious Studies and complete a minimum of at least 60 undergraduate credit hours, including at least six hours of 300/400 level courses in the major.
At the time of admission to the linked program, students must have an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or better.
Students must earn a minimum of 150 credit hours (120 discrete credit hours for the undergraduate degree and 30 discrete credit hours for the graduate degree).

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Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.

$68,230 Median Salary

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

$50,800 Median Salary

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

$141,890 Median Salary

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$78,790 Median Salary

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Tuition and fees are established annually in June and may change without notice. For questions about charges on student accounts, please contact Financial Services. Program-specific tuition and fee information is available on each program’s website.