Philosophy, Religion and Society ,BA
American Religions (North, South, and Central), Applied Ethics, Belief System, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Policy, Religious Studies, Research, Society, bioethics, cosmology, ethics, religion
Deepen your understanding of how philosophy and religion influence American politics and social structures. Choose from tracks that will enable you to succeed in an impactful career that directly influences society.
The BA degree program in philosophy, religion and society comprises historical, theoretical and practical perspectives on philosophy, religion and social ethics, and it emphasizes social and political concerns by putting the studies of philosophy and religion into action.
This interdisciplinary degree program offers three tracks: applied ethics, continental philosophy and religious studies.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: West Valley
- Second language requirement: No
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First required math course:
MAT 142 - College Mathematics
or any math course that meets the MATH designation - Math intensity: General
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Philosophy, religion and society are the backbone of any culture. Through study abroad programs, students can gain a firsthand perspective on the power of philosophy and religion in societies.
With more than 300 programs offered around the globe, students can tailor their experience to fit their specific goals and skill sets as they deepen their understanding of the human experience in diverse cultures. Interested students can find more information on the Global Education website.
Graduates are prepared for graduate study or employment in the fields explored through their required capstone or internship, including business, criminal justice, politics, education, government, human resources, law enforcement, law, media, medicine, religious organizations and social services.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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7.2%
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$59,990
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14.1%
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$46,190
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28.4%
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$104,830
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-3.3%
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$55,960
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6.6%
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$128,020
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3.4%
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$48,090
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6.1%
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$67,440
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-0.2%
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$49,380
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9.1%
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$74,240
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5.3%
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$50,820
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School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.