Whether you are interested in a career in law or want to become a leader in your organization and community, pursuing a degree in Philosophy, Law, and Ethics provides a pathway to success.
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Undergraduate
Tuition & Fees
121 credits to earn a degree.
Our Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Law, and Ethics (PLE) program is your gateway to success! This program prepares you for law school, graduate studies, or leadership roles in both public and private sectors. With a flexible curriculum that includes philosophy, government and history courses, you can tailor your studies to your interests. The program is particularly suited for those eyeing The University of Baltimore School of Law's Early Entry Law School Program.
Whether you're a community college transfer, a high school graduate, or returning to education after years in the workforce, our transfer-friendly approach ensures a smooth transition. Unlock your potential and transform your future with us! The PLE program provides options for community college transfers, high school graduates, and those returning to school after years in the workforce.
The Philosophy and Public Policy Concentration will prepare you for a career in public service, or graduate study in public policy, public affairs, law, political theory or philosophy.
The Philosophy, Economics and Business Concentration will help you acquire skills that can be leveraged into a career in business and management or professional development and advancement within another career. It is also excellent preparation if you're looking to pursue law school or graduate study in interdisciplinary programs that combine philosophy, politics and economics.
The Philosophy, Sustainability and the Environment Concentration is ideal if you are interested in a career in advocacy for environmental causes, environment-related business or the nonprofit sector.
The Applied Ethics and Professional Life Concentration is a great fit if you are already working in a field where ethics and compliance are of particular importance, and you're looking to advance: government contractors, finance professionals, human resource managers and compliance officers, among others.
The Student-Designed Concentration allows you to integrate your core study of philosophy with a sub-field drawn from any major or minor at UBalt. Your philosophy studies will prepare you to succeed in a wide range of fields: business, digital communications, entrepreneurship, journalism, law, education, advocacy or government.
Immerse yourself in rigorous philosophy coursework that hones your critical and analytical thinking, effective writing, problem-solving, decision-making, and oral communication skills. As a PLE major, you'll delve into great works of philosophy and social science, engaging in debates and writing about key local, national, and global issues. Benefit from dynamic classroom interactions, personalized advising, and enriching co-curricular activities sponsored by the University’s Hoffberger Center for Professional Ethics. Our program is designed to broaden your exposure to and engagement with vital ideas, policy debates, and significant topics in public, personal, and professional life.
View the Philosophy, Law, and Ethics degree requirements and course descriptions.
"The program helped me learn so much and inspired me to continue my pursuit of a law career. I am currently going on my third year working as a paralegal, and there isn't a day that goes by that I do not use the skills I learned at UBalt in one way or another. Furthermore, I am happy to say I will soon be taking the LSAT to pursue law school."
-Elia Franco, B.A. '20
“A philosophical background is useful for law school. The ability to read different writings in a short amount of time and to understand them—that’s two-thirds of the battle. It helps you explain the reasoning of judges, and you can always connect to law professors based on a philosophical theory.”
-Candice Miller, B.A. '19, J.D. '21
"I followed the student-designed concentration and minored in business management. I have nothing but good things to say about the program, especially the logic-based courses. Much of the material I learned in my philosophy courses was retaught in my first semester of law school. As a result, I had a clear advantage."
-Haley Wittstadt, B.A. '21 and current UBalt School of Law student
Read Full StoryAs a student in the Philosophy, Law, and Ethics (PLE) program, you'll be part of a dynamic intellectual community. Students engage in coursework across many disciplines, including core philosophy courses taught by senior faculty with advanced degrees in law, economics, and philosophy.
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