Overview
The Philosophy Major is designed for those wanting a basic education in the liberal arts, students preparing for a career in law or government, and students contemplating graduate study in philosophy or a related discipline. The Philosophy major strengthens logical reasoning, critical thinking, analytical skills, and ethical reasoning; it also heightens moral awareness.
he Philosophy major has long been recognized as excellent preparation for law school.
Statistical studies show that Philosophy majors outscore almost all others on the verbal and quantitative sections of the LSAT, GMAT, GRE and similar standardized tests.
UNCG’s Pre-Law Concentration in Philosophy is a program especially designed to meet the needs of pre-law students.
The Pre-Law Concentration in Philosophy is available both as Main campus courses and as a wholly online program for online degree completion students.
The Pre-Law Concentration in Philosophy has been reviewed and strongly endorsed by distinguished law professors at UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke University and Boston University.
Programme Structure
Pre-Law Concentration in Philosophy
- Earn a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with a Pre-Law concentration either as a Main Campus student or a wholly online degree completion student.
- Take courses in areas that provide a solid preparation for law school:
- ethics
- epistemology
- jurisprudence
- logic
Overview of the Pre-Law Concentration
We offer courses in……
Logic: focuses on construction, analysis and criticism of arguments
Epistemology: examines concepts of knowledge, evidence, doubt and reasonable belief
Ethics: explores the ultimate basis of right and wrong as well as particular moral issues, especially those relevant to the law and medicine
Political Philosophy: topics include the nature and source of political authority and obligation
Philosophy of Law: philosophical issues that pertain specifically to the nature and justification of the law
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Campus Location
- Greensboro, United States
Disciplines
Philosophy Civil & Private Law View 1322 other preparation in Philosophy in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Greensboro
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.