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Philosophy Option

What do we mean when we say "philosophy"?

This subject-based option provides students with a broad understanding of the main historical trends and contemporary developments within the discipline of philosophy. With its sustained and systematic plan of philosophical study, the option has two general objectives. First, it encourages students to read and think about philosophical issues and problems in an active and critical manner. Second, it provides students with an understanding of, and appreciation for, the contributions made by some of the greatest thinkers of the past and present.

The analytical skills that are fostered by studying philosophy have application well beyond the academic discipline. An ability to listen and read in a critical manner is invaluable in the contemporary workplace. Just as important are the skills required to represent a position in a clear and compelling fashion.

 

Bachelor of Arts: Arts and Contemporary Studies

Philosophy Option

Degree Checklist

 

  Some links in the degree checklist will open PDF documents. 

 
Course Type
Course Code
 Course Title
Term
First Year
  Required ACS 100 Ideas that Shape the World
1
  Required ACS 103 Introduction to the Humanities
  Required SSH 105 Critical Thinking I
  Required   Choose one of ACS 106 *, FRE or SPN
  Table I   Professional Elective
  Required SSH 205 Academic Writing and Research
2
  Required ACS 200 Ideas that Shape the World II
  Table I or II Open
Elective		 (If you started in ACS before Fall 2008, ACS 201  is required here, instead of an open elective.)
  Table I   Professional Elective
  Table II   Professionally-Related Elective
Second Year
  Required ACS 300 Ideas that Shape the World III
3
  Required SSH 301 Research Design & Qualitative Methods
  Table A   Lower Level Liberal Studies
  Table I   Professional Elective
  Table I or II   Open Elective
  Required ACS 400 Ideas that Shape the World IV
4
  Required ACS 401 Introduction to Research and Statistics
  Table A   Lower Level Liberal Studies
  Table I   Professional Elective
  Table II   Professionally-Related Elective
Third Year
  Required ACS 500 Ideas that Shape the World V
5
  Table A   Lower Level Liberal Studies
  Table I   Professional Elective
  Table II   Professionally-Related Elective
  Table I or II   Open Elective
  Table B   Upper Level Liberal Studies
6
  Table I   Professional Elective
  Table II   Professionally-Related Elective
  Table II   Professionally-Related Elective
  Table I or II   Open Elective
Fourth Year
  Table B   Upper Level Liberal Studies
7
  Table I   Professional Elective
  Table I   Professional Elective
  Table I   Professional Elective
  Table II   Professionally-Related Elective
  Table B   Upper Level Liberal Studies
8
  Table I   Professional Elective
  Table I   Professional Elective
  Table I   Professional Elective
  Table II   Professionally-Related Elective

Students must complete the 40 courses listed above and maintain an overall average of 2.0 (C grade) to graduate.

*ACS106 is offered in the Winter term only.  Please take a Table I or II course in place of ACS106.  FRE & SPN courses are offered in both the Fall and Winter terms.  

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Choosing your option

If you want an option to appear on your transcript, you must officially enroll in your option on RAMSS. If you cannot change or select an option through RAMSS, just fill out this form and hand it in to Enrollment Services.

Plan Change Form
 

Administrative Forms

There are a number of other forms that you may need during your academic career.  If you have any questions about when or how to use these please contact  acs@arts.ryerson.ca

Forms
 

Course Intentions

Returning students will make preliminary course selections - called 'intentions' - in March for the following academic year.

Course Intentions Instructions
 

Spring/Summer Courses

This handout gives you all the information you need to register in Spring/Summer courses through the Chang School of Continuing Education

Registration Handout
 

ACS950 Directed Research Course

This directed research course offers top senior students the opportunity for advanced study with a professor in the Faculty of Arts.

ACS950 Description and Form