Southern Miss School of Humanities Offering New Degree in Philosophy, Religion and Law

Southern Miss School of Humanities Offering New Degree in Philosophy, Religion and Law

A new undergraduate degree program at The University of Southern Mississippi offers students critical thinking, writing, and reading comprehension skills while examining contemporary topics related to the human condition.

The Philosophy, Religion and Law (PRL) interdisciplinary degree, housed in the College of Arts and Sciences’ School of Humanities, provides advanced study in philosophy, world religions and law.

Guided degree pathways prepare students for diverse careers, advanced degrees, and the skills and self-awareness needed to lead flourishing lives, including critical thinking, reading comprehension and argumentative writing.

PRL majors examine some of life’s most challenging questions about value, society, culture and human history, and work with advisers to specialize in one of three cross-disciplinary areas:

Author's summary: New PRL degree at USM.

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