DL - BS Philosophy Degree

Hello,

I am looking for schools which offer accredited (yeah, like I needed to say that here), DL programs with a BS degree in Philosophy - not a concentration, but a major in Philosophy. OR a BA degree that does not require a foreign language track. I already have a science track of GE courses completed (under my AS degree - which is where the BS degree comes in), so I have no desire to start a whole new degree requirement program.

Does anyone know of schools which offer such programs?

I'm having trouble locating them on my own. U.S. or international schools are fine.

Thanks.

 

Well, here's one:

http://www.shef.ac.uk/uni/projects/ptpdlp/

I doubt, however, that you will find a philosophy program under the BS or BSc nomenclature. Even philosophy of science and maths philosophy are run through depts under the arts umbrella.

You should also look at the University of South Africa and possibly some other SA universities. They are cheap because of the exchange rate and their degrees are recognized as equivalent to US accreditation.

No criticism, just curious: in which religion are you a cleric? Most will not ordain on the strength of only an associate's degree.

Also curious: why "yeah, like I needed to say that here"?

 

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Hello Janko,

Thanks for the information.

As to your first question, I am an interfaith minister with the Universal Life Church, which is headquartered in Modesto, Calif. I am in Portland, Oregon. Its a real church, (despite the ideas to the contrary) and they have services every Sunday morning at the "Mother Church" at 10 AM. I was ordained over 3 years ago. Ministers in the ULC come from all walks of life, and Theology is not required for ordination because of the great flexibility of the church and the work of its ministers throughout the world. There are "rules" and a central church government, however ministers operate sort of independently...within the church.

I've done almost everything there is to do in ministry, except baptism services. My central ministry is in social service work, pastoral counseling, and community outreach.

You can check out my website if you'd like, for more information about me and my ministry work:

http://www.revberthel.com

As to your second question, the rarity of someone asking for an unaccredited degree would most likely spur a discussion on the logic behind working all that time on a degree that most likely would be useless. I don't know, I was moody and trying to be funny. I'll work on the humor part.

Thanks again.

 

The University of Illinois at Springfield offers an online BA in Philosophy and charges in-state fees for all students.

http://www.online.uillinois.edu/catalog/ProgramDetail.asp?ProgramID=517

 

Dare I add that the ubiquitous Excelsior College now offers a Philosophy major via DL (you choose how to fulfill the contents) - and yes, one can select either BA or BS and neither require a foriegn language?

www.excesior.edu

--Orson

 

Good luck with your studies.

Wow, Orson, the ol' nomenclature kook doffs his hat.

 

Don't forget the University of London External program. Its philosophy program is very highly regarded.

http://www.londonexternal.ac.uk/undergraduate/philosophy/index.shtml

 

I would agree with Tom that the U of L program is very attractive. Make certain that you understand the nature of the program, however (receive the material, study your ass off all by yourself. Take the exam.) If this seems unattractive to you then you might consider the programs offered at the following:
Christopher Newport U
Eastern Oregon U
Murdoch U
U of Manitoba
U of New England
U of Saskatchewan
UNISA
U of Waterloo
(a nice showing from our friends in Canada, eh?)
There are other choices but they seem to require some residency work and I'm not sure if you could get to campus. I might as well list them and you can decide for yourself:
Capital U
Excelsior C
Mary Baldwin C
St. Mary of the Woods C
Stephens C
There may be others but I haven't been keeping my undergrad list up to date. Let us know what you decide.
Jack

 

Jack is right. Most (all?) of the UoL programs require a great deal of individual vigiliance.

However, there is outside tutorial support available:

http://www.shef.ac.uk/~ptpdlp/index.html

 

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Thank you Mr. Tracey. Lots of reasearch. I appreciate your help.