The Bachelor of Art in philosophy teaches students how to think well which, in turn, lays the foundation for personal and professional success. Philosophy students learn how to structure arguments, write precisely and clearly, and communicate their ideas in an orderly, persuasive and unambiguous way. Many philosophical texts are complicated, and philosophy courses teach students…

The Bachelor of Arts in philosophy with a concentration in morality, politics and law combines the basic analytical approaches of philosophy with an emphasis on the moral questions that arise in political theory and law. The foundations of our political and legal systems are moral values, such as individual liberty, equality and justice. These are…

Physics is concerned with the nature, structure and interactions of matter and radiation. The Bachelor of Arts program in physics provides a flexible and efficient option for students who are interested in a liberal arts degree with broad knowledge of physics. This degree program also is ideal for students seeking to complete two degrees, with…

Physics is concerned with the nature, structure and interactions of matter and radiation. In the Bachelor of Science program in physics, students develop general problem-solving skills that enable them to interpret and solve new problems that involve virtually any phenomenon in the physical universe, including classical or quantum systems, electric or magnetic behavior, and thermal…

The BA program in political science offers a variety of courses and opportunities to study politics and policies at the local, national and global levels. The program aims to provide students with the tools and skills necessary to link theory with real-world problems and issues. By combining coursework in several areas of political science with…

The Bachelor of Science program in political science is useful for students who are looking for careers that require analytical thinking and quantitative skills. Students study how citizens interact with their governments and how governments at all levels formulate policies to serve, or not serve, their citizens. From domestic elections and lobbying to the international…

The Bachelor of Arts in religious studies with a concentration in religion, culture and public life approaches religion as a mode of human culture, as constituted in intellect, language, emotion, practice, art and everyday life. The program focuses on the role religions play in the formation of cultural identities, traditions, norms and memories, and it…

The Bachelor of Arts program in religious studies with a concentration in religion, politics and global affairs considers how the study of religion expands the understanding of political culture, communal formation, governance, nationalism, statehood and citizenship in both domestic and global contexts. Students explore the role religion has in shaping political values, social movements, civic…

Sociology is the study of social life, social change and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. The Bachelor of Science program in sociology offers courses on contemporary social issues (like crime and population trends), as well as explore social institutions such as family, education, religion and the workplace. Students develop proficiency in written…

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish have the opportunity to gain reading, speaking and writing proficiency in the language. The Tempe campus program offers two study options: the Spanish linguistics track and the Spanish literature and culture track. The linguistics track provides an in-depth understanding of the Spanish language while the literature…