Undergraduate Degree Programs

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UB's Philosophy Department offers a major and a minor in philosophy. The philosophy major builds the foundation for success in future endeavors. Many of our students are joint or double majors with such departments as Psychology, English, Math, and Computer Science.

Philosophy BA Curricular Plan
  • Major in Philosophy
    1/27/22
    A major in philosophy enables students to gain a fuller understanding of the range of subjects included in philosophy. It also permits students to concentrate on subjects and problems which they find most interesting. The undergraduate major is a good preparation for graduate study in philosophy. It is also helpful in preparing for a variety of other careers, including professional careers like law.
  • Minor in Philosophy
    1/27/22
    The study of philosophy fosters skills that are useful in virtually any field of study: the abilities to organize ideas, to assess the pros and cons of an issue, to evaluate arguments and to reason effectively.
  • Major in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
    6/17/21
  • Minor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
    6/16/21
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UB Catalog, Philosophy Program

Contact

Ryan Muldoon, PhD

Director of Undergraduate Studies; Associate Professor

Department of Philosophy

107 Park Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260-4150

Email: rmuldoon@buffalo.edu

WHY STUDY PHILOSOPHY?