You’ll boost your résumé and graduate applications by simultaneously earning your philosophy degree with a Certificate of Distinction that acknowledges superior coursework mastery. You can qualify by choosing 33 units of select philosophy courses and maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or better.

Build your ability to think critically within a specialized area of philosophy.

Master foundational topics that will prepare you for graduate study.

The Certificate of Distinction in Philosophy recognizes that a student has achieved a superior mastery of courses that provide a strong basis for graduate study in philosophy and demonstrate the student’s ability to think critically within a specialized area of philosophy.

To receive the Certificate of Distinction in Philosophy, students must complete 33 units from the list below with a grade-point average of 3.5 or better.

Select 12 units of any upper-division PHIL courses not being used to satisfy the requirements above. At least 6 of these units must be at the 400 level.

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Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 20+ miles northeast of Los Angeles, California, that offers more than 150-degree options from bachelor to doctorate. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional locations across Southern California, APU continues to be recognised annually as one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

Certificate of Distinction in Philosophy

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