The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at the College of Arts and Sciences, Ohio State University develops rigorous analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students study both classic texts and contemporary problems, learning to construct and critique arguments and to address fundamental questions on meaning, mind, morality, and reality. The program includes a prerequisite in logic, a core Gateway Seminar, courses in the history of philosophy, thematic topics such as metaphysics and ethics, and advanced electives. It prepares graduates for careers in fields such as law, business, education, and public policy, and consistently sees its students excel in standardized tests like the GRE and LSAT.