Bachelor of Arts(Philosophy)/Juris Doctor

Suffolk University

Our curriculum provides students with a solid foundation in ancient philosophy, modern philosophy, logic, and ethics. From there, you can tailor your degree to fit your interests with electives ranging from the philosophy of art and feminism to environmental ethics, bioethics, and existentialism. We also feature courses outside the western tradition, including Chinese philosophy, Buddhism, Africana philosophy, and Native American religion. In advanced seminars, you can delve into the works of the great philosophers-Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Heidegger, Wittgenstein, and others-or take a topical course like Truth, Lies, and BS, Advanced Formal Logic, or Ecofeminism.Our faculty will ground you in both the continental and analytical traditions, while our smaller discussion-focused seminars will expand your worldview and challenge your perspective. Your studies will also include service-learning courses, internships, external lectures, and study tours that connect you with Boston’s rich intellectual history and robust academic community. Everything leads up to the Senior Symposium, where you and your classmates will present your research to faculty and alumni. When you graduate, you'll be more than ready for law school, graduate school, or a career in journalism, politics, research, medicine, or law.Students in our Philosophy program will:Learn logical structure and apply it to philosophical and cross-discipline arguments, Cultivate a global perspective on philosophy, Participate in thoughtful class discussions and debates with peers and faculty, Hone your critical thinking skills and use them to assess and construct arguments, Investigate ethical reasoning and the justification of the principles of ethics, Enhance and expand your communication skills, both written and oral, Develop a philosophical position and present it in a public forum. Suffolk undergraduate students who want to pursue a legal education have the opportunity to pursue Suffolk's 3 plus 3 Bachelor’s/JD Program. This highly selective program has limited capacity and is ideal for highly motivated and academically outstanding undergraduates intent on earning a JD.The pathway for philosophy majors allows students to complete all requirements for the core and the major in years 1-3. Following successful admission, students begin their first year at Suffolk University Law School in year four.