Tuesday, February 12, 2013

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Philosophy Tracks

Bio-Humanities - Medical school - Bio-humanities encompasses the philosophical study of the biological, cognitive, and medical sciences and their social and ethical dimensions. The program is designed primarily for Pre-Med students, but any student may pursue it.
http://www.artsci.uc.edu/collegedepts/philosophy/undergrad/biohumanities.aspx

Bio-Ethics The interdisciplinary minor in bioethics encompasses work in the fields of biology, natural science, philosophy, sociology and theology. It enables students to study topics in which the life sciences and ethics converge, such as: biological and chemical weapons, human stem cell research, global warming, human and animal experimentation, pollution, genetic screening and gene therapy, and human population growth.
The bioethics minor helps to prepare students for a range of future careers, or for advanced study in ministry, the health professions, the sciences, teaching, law, journalism, research, government or social work.
http://www.luc.edu/bioethics/index.shtml


LAW and Ethics - Pre-Law - Law & Ethics encompasses the philosophical study of ethics, politics, the law, epistemology, and logic. The program is designed primarily for Pre-Law students, but any student may pursue it.
http://www.artsci.uc.edu/collegedepts/philosophy/undergrad/lawethics.aspx
http://www.iup.edu/page.aspx?id=42217


Law and Policy Track This track is especially recommended for students who intend to pursue a career in law or public policy.  The track involves taking certain specific courses for the major, and possibly a few extra courses, that will provide the student with additional preparation and a competitive edge when applying to law school, post-graduate programs in public policy, and related jobs. 

Philosophy of Science Track The Philosophy of Science track is available only as a second major in combination with work in one or more of the sciences. It is intended for those students with a scientific background who have an interest in pursuing philosophical issues relating to the natural and physical sciences.


Mind/Brain/Behavior - psych, neuroscience, bio,  - Knowledge about mind, brain, and behavior is expanding exponentially. Recent years have witnessed a growing excitement about the possibility that complex domains of mental function and behavior will soon be susceptible to scientific elucidation

The Religious Studies TrackIn addition to meeting the general education and distribution requirements for the B.A. Degree, this track requires a minimum of 39 credit hours in philosophy and religious studies and the courses taken must satisfy the following requirements.

Philosophy Research TrackThe Philosophy Research Track is especially recommended for students who plan to pursue graduate studies and an advanced degree in philosophy-a must for anyone interested in a career as a university or college philosophy teacher.  It will give the student a broad background in philosophy, which is a competitive advantage when applying to graduate programs in the field.

APPLIED PHILOSOPHY: SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY TRACK - designed for students interested in ethical, political, and other philosophical issues concerning society and social justice.







AA - Transfer Track/Philosophy - the purpose of this program is to prepare students for a career in philosophy as an instructor, writer, or director of a humanities program in a hospital, library or museum. 

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Philosophy in High School

Philosophy in High School would assuage my psychotic relationship with politics 
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Thursday, August 30, 2012

New Site for Job Posting

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Monday, August 27, 2012

APA Website Change

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Dating Advice from Philosophers

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Graduates who received tenure by department

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Monday, July 23, 2012

Philosophy Programs Ranked Baced on Placement Record

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Student Sued for Graduating too Early

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Buyer Beware: The Drawbacks of an Online Education Programs

The internet is steadily becoming integrated into every aspect of our lives, including the educational experience. Though the quality of online schooling options is expanding, it still may have its drawbacks, however. Today’s post, written by Linda Zabriske of www.onlinegraduateprograms.com, will tackle this hot topic.


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Buyer Beware: The Drawbacks of an Online Education Programs

Like it or not, online learning, including masters and doctorates through distance learning as well as supplementary certification programs,  are becoming more and more popular choice for all student demographics. But many hypothesize that this rapid growth in popularity may not entirely beneficial to American society and the future of the American education system.  

Online colleges enable students to potentially receive higher education at a cheaper rate and from a more convenient location, their home.  However, there is a significant trade-off at play here that has become a cyst on the reputation of online colleges: the students themselves.  Studies have shown that students from online colleges have a lower graduation rate and are less likely to succeed in finding a job than students from brick-and-mortar colleges.

The reasons for this are explored in the study Barriers to Learning in Distance Education. The author, Jill M. Galusha, explains that “the term distance learning has been applied to many instructional methods: however, its primary distinction is that the teacher and the learner are separate in space and possibly time.”  The lack of physical presence of professors, lecturers, classmates and the general air of a college campus appears to be the most dire of problems for those taking online classes.  

The negative effects of this dichotomy between online college graduates and regular college graduates can be seen and, indeed, is well-documented.  In his article Distance Learning: Promises, Problems, and Possibilities, Doug Valentine examines online colleges’ deleterious effects on society.  He writes, “[P]roblems include the quality of instruction, hidden costs, misuse of technology, and the attitudes of instructors, students, and administrators.  Each one of these has an effect on the overall quality of distance learning as a product.”  The barriers facing graduates from online colleges with a poor reputation are simple: employers generally don’t respect online colleges.  Given the choice between two business graduates, one from a regular college and the other from an online college, most employers will prefer the former, simply because it is implied that the student has received a more rigorous college education.  

However, there is a silver lining to these problems: the increasing enrollment of students into online colleges.  The author of the previous study also writes, “Despite the need for improvement, the future of distance learning seems bright.  Increasing numbers of students enrolling in distance learning classes underscore the need for comprehensive and thoughtful evolution of distance education if it is to become the educational model of the future.”  This means that in order to accommodate the growing number of online college students, everyone, including the ones who operate online colleges for profit, will make more of an effort to fix many of the problems of online colleges.

In the meantime, one solution that would help everyone is to blend online and regular colleges.  One popular form of this endeavor is to offer distance learning classes at each brick-and-mortar college.  In a recent study, Hope M. Jordan explores the positives of blended education, and the outlook is good.  “The blended concept of learning is highly consistent with the three areas of change identified in the introduction – thinking less about delivering instruction and more about producing learning, reaching out to students through distance education technologies, and promoting a strong sense of community among learners.”  

In short, if the methods of online colleges can be modified and ameliorated, their reputation will surely improve, which can only help graduates from such colleges seek employment.
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A Step Towards Changing Sexism in Philosophy

Rice University decided to have a symposium about why women are underrepresented in philosophy with some interesting outcomes HERE.Join me on Twitter or Facebook for updates. Please email suggestions, links and questions to PhilosoraptErs@gmail.com

Monday, July 9, 2012