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Introduction to Philosophy

Saylor Academy

Micro-CredentialCIP: 38.0101

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Provides an overview of fundamental philosophical questions and the thoughts of major philosophers.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingInstructingWritingCritical ThinkingLearning StrategiesActive Learning

Knowledge

Philosophy and TheologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingHistory and ArcheologySociology and Anthropology

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningNear VisionProblem SensitivitySpeech Recognition

Tasks

  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such

Technology

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Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computers

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary25-1126.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Micro-Credential)

  • Course syllabi and homework assignments — draft and organize under faculty mentorship for introductory undergraduate philosophy or religion courses.
  • Student written work and short essays — evaluate and apply departmental grading rubrics under the guidance of a supervising professor.
  • Classroom discussions on foundational topics such as ethics and logic — facilitate using prepared discussion prompts in small seminar settings.
  • Examination questions aligned to course learning objectives — compile and administer following established departmental protocols.
  • Introductory lectures on topics such as contemporary religious thought — deliver to undergraduate audiences using structured notes and faculty-reviewed materials.
  • Current philosophical and theological literature — read and summarize to stay abreast of field developments under the direction of senior colleagues.
  • Student attendance records and grade entries — maintain accurately in departmental management systems following prescribed procedures.
  • Word processing and office suite software — use to produce course handouts, assignment sheets, and basic correspondence in an academic department.
  • Electronic mail and calendar scheduling tools — employ to coordinate office hours, student meetings, and course-related communications.
  • Foundational texts in philosophy, theology, and related disciplines — comprehend and synthesize in preparation for seminar discussions and lecture support.

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Completion Rate
61%
Placement Rate
82%