Philosophy

B.A. or B.S.
Online You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online.*
delivery
$384 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.†
per credit
4
start terms/year

Our everyday conversations about ethics, technology, politics and more have the power to challenge perspectives and spark change — not just in private but in professional settings too. When you earn your bachelor’s degree in philosophy online from Oregon State University, you’ll learn to thoughtfully examine society’s complex issues from multiple perspectives, analyze philosophical texts and develop well-reasoned arguments that guide decision-making.

Develop the tools to study both classic philosophy and modern topics like artificial intelligence, social media and biomedical ethics in a program that focuses on engaged philosophy rather than abstract thinking. Your online courses will emphasize critical thinking, strong writing and ethical reflection — preparing you to engage with global challenges and communicate your ideas with clarity and confidence.

Skills you’ll gain in OSU’s online philosophy degree program

As a student in Oregon State’s online philosophy degree program, you’ll gain the in-demand skills you need to stand out in the job market and level up your career. You’ll learn from expert Oregon State faculty who have research strengths in areas such as social and political philosophy, ethics, disability studies, environmental philosophy and justice, and the philosophy of science.

  • Political philosophies
  • Biomedical ethics
  • Ethical environments
  • Philosophy and religion
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Epistemology
  • Symbolic logic
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Program details

Learn how to showcase critical thinking skills and a diversity of thought in your writing by organizing it around philosophically appropriate arguments. You’ll also be able to demonstrate an engagement with particular aspects of our shared world through philosophical arguments and concepts.

The philosophy bachelor’s program is delivered online in partnership with Oregon State’s College of Liberal Arts.

Degree requirements

A minimum of 180 quarter credits — at least 24 of which must be upper-division credits — are required to graduate with your degree in philosophy, including:

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Additional program features

Some degree requirements may be transferred from other institutions. Please note that a minimum of 45 credits of the last 75 credits in this degree program must be completed at Oregon State (online or on campus) to meet the academic residency requirement.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admittance to OSU for appropriate articulation. Additional information about transferring credits is available through OSU’s Transfer Credit Central.

As an undergraduate degree-seeking student, you can apply to earn an honors degree online in your academic major. Earning this prestigious degree gives you the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on research, complete a comprehensive thesis experience and engage in co-curricular activities.

You can gain highly specialized skills that are in demand by employers — and do it with less of a time and financial commitment — when you earn a certificate or microcredential online with Oregon State. Choose from a large collection of short-form offerings that can help you upskill quickly.

Philosophy careers

The knowledge you acquire in Oregon State’s online philosophy degree program will help you fill in-demand jobs in the global marketplace. As a leader in this area, you’ll enter the workforce ready to provide insights in a variety of fields that need philosophy experts including law, public service and business.

Job market outlook

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