Step 1 – Submit an Application for Admission
Freshman applicants have two ways to apply:
1) NSU Shark Select International Application, or
2) The Common Application
Step 2 – Submit Secondary School/Post-Secondary Credentials
You will need to send original or certified copies of your home country’s credentials as part of your application. You must also submit a copy of any terminating or qualifying examination results or certificates if applicable.
Students who have earned CXC or O-level certificates, HSC, BGCSE and CAPE must provide five passing scores in academic subjects and proof of secondary school completion.
All documents written in a foreign language must be accompanied by a notarized/certified English translation. Please note that both documents are required—the original in your first language and the English translation.
Please see “Examinations” for possible college credit for certain examinations.
For students with Post-Secondary Credentials (Transfer Students)
If your university course work was completed outside of the United States, you must have your transcript evaluated by a NACES accredited organization. A list of these organizations can be found at http://naces.org/members.html. Please ensure the degree and course equivalencies along with the grade point average (GPA) are included in the evaluation.
Step 3 – Submit Proof of English Language Proficiency
We require proof of English proficiency from ALL student unless they are from these countries – Commonwealth Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand. Exceptions can be made with Skype interviews.
Students for whom their high school education was NOT at an English speaking institution or for whom English is NOT their native language, must be able to demonstrate adequate English skills by submitting one of the following:
Proof of graduation from a U.S. regionally-accredited high school.
College transcript with one "English Composition One" course at a U.S. regionally-accredited college with a grade of C or better.
Proof of English language proficiency with a passing score on one of the following:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 79 on the Internet-based test
International English Language Testing System (IELTS*): 6.0 or higher on the test module
Duolingo Test of English: 105 or higher
Pearson Test of English-Academic (PTE Academic): Overall score of 54 or higher
iTep Academic (International Test of English Proficiency): Overall score of 3.9 or higher
Passing Level 9 from TALK International
Completion and passing of ELS Level 112 Intensive Program English for Academic Purposes
SAT verbal scores of 520 or above, or ACT English score of 20
Explore the Nature of Reality, the Scope and Limits of Human Understanding, and the Values and Principles of Moral Reasoning
Philosophy is more than pondering life’s big questions. A philosophy degree prepares you for success through coursework designed to educate students on how to evaluate claims, participate in debates and think in an abstract way. Your philosophy degree from Nova Southeastern University gives you the valuable skills you need to get an edge in the career marketplace, where you may pursue a career in fields as diverse as academia, policy work, law, business, advertising or human resources.
NSU’s B.A. in Philosophy will sharpen your reading, writing, analytic and debate skills. Your coursework connects the study of ethics, logic and foundational thought systems with the fields of science, medicine, law, sports and environmentalism. Your strong critical thinking skills will give you an advantage in additional coursework in the humanities and performing and visual arts. Pursue your passion with your skills in analytical thought, communication and leadership and consider options for law school or other graduate studies.
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Leaders in law, business and other fields attest to the value of studying philosophy. As a philosophy graduate, you’ll understand how to identify key assumptions and argue rationally for your positions. Studying philosophy prepares you for success in any vocation in which attention to logic and critical thinking are important. You’ll be able to think for yourself, which will help you see beyond the obvious and make you more desirable in today’s competitive career marketplace.
Average Starting Salary
Salaries you can earn with a B.A in Philosophy vary widely because of the many career offerings associated with this degree. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average wage for individuals with a philosophy and religion degree in 2018 was $54,000. These were the average annual salaries (in 2019) for other roles that philosophy majors may pursue:
Arbitrators, Mediators and Conciliators – $63,690
Postsecondary Teachers – $79,540
Market Research Analysts - $63,790
Student Health Insurance Fee: 1892 USD per year
