OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
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"The biggest skill I’ve learned by being a Philosophy major is how to think critically and communicate that through verbal and written form." Hevani Fifita PHL ‘19
Alex Pho PHL ‘18 is pursuing a PhD in philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
New bachelor’s degree emphasizes the academic study of religions
Maanas Tripathi HST’ 13 is an Internal Medicine resident at Las Palmas Del Sol medical center in El Paso, TX.
Sydney Phu MHC ‘19 has been conducting research on stem cell tourism in the Biomedical Ethics Research department at the Mayo Clinic.
Sarah Settimo REL'19 was drawn to OSU because she wanted a different experience than the one she had when attending a small private Catholic high school.
The undergraduate Certificate in Medical Humanities offers OSU students a multi-disciplinary integrated program to study health, medicine and the healing professions.
Jennifer Meissner HST '17 always loved learning about the past, but when she was in high school she couldn’t picture what a career in history would look like.
Areas of Strength and Cross Disciplinary Foci
Asian History and Religion
SHPR offers a wide range of courses that introduce students to diverse perspectives on Asia. Encompassing politics, culture, religion, and philosophy, these courses reflect the research expertise and strength of the faculty, and are enhanced by study abroad opportunities, experiential learning, and other educational processes beyond the traditional classroom. Our course offerings intersect with other programs on campus, including a minor in Asian Studies, and certificates in Contemplative Studies and Yoga studies. By meeting the demonstrably high student demand for knowledge about Asia, these courses cultivate an awareness of the importance of Asia in global society, and support student curiosity into the visions of life which Asian cultures offer.
Ethics
The study of Ethics provides tools for responsible participation as professionals and citizens, and teaches skills for reflecting on individual and social obligations. Ethics also explores interpretations of what it means to create a live a “good life,” fundamental for college students as they shape their lives as adults. We have a "Philosophy of Happiness" class in the works to help students pursue this goal.
Medical Humanities
Medical Humanities is an online and on-campus certificate. By confronting moral, historical, psychological and ethical dimensions of health, medicine and the healing professions, students in our interdisciplinary program learn to empathize with the suffering and experiences of others and reflect critically on ideas of wellness, disability, medical knowledge, practice, and discourse.
United States History
USA history classes provide a deep understanding of change over time, the ability to view the world from various and often unfamiliar perspectives, and crucial historical context for “how we got here.” Drawing on documentary films, political speeches, government reports, oral history testimony, and popular music, students explore crucial events, debates, and changes in society, economics, politics, and world affairs, as they become part of an informed and engaged community of global citizens. Students develop their skills in reading carefully and efficiently, weighing evidence critically, and writing clearly and persuasively.
School/program missions and areas of excellence
SHPR empowers our students and community members with the knowledge and skills to engage in broad public debate and enrich public discourse. We inspire the pursuit of evidence-based analysis, critical empathy, and an appreciation of the multiple perspectives, complexities, and contingencies in the world around us.
History:
Knowledge of the past is vital to understanding the diversity, complexity, and challenges of today’s world. Our history program emphasizes analytical rigor, evolving interpretations, and engagement with multiple forms of evidence. Through critical thinking and expository writing, our students prepare for a future as engaged citizens who can construct reasoned arguments, evaluate global perspectives, and challenge simplistic explanations.
Philosophy:
The Philosophy Program is committed to excellence in the teaching and study of philosophy as a discipline actively engaged in our world. We foster intellectual rigor, and the critical interpretive, analytical, and communicative skills necessary to support lives guided by ethical reflection and civic responsibility.
Religious Studies:
Religious Studies addresses the academic study of comparative religion with a focus on diversity as well as ethics, sexuality, and violence. Our students graduate with an understanding of the impact different religious traditions have made in the world and continue to make in the realms of politics, aesthetics, social structure, and culture.
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