North Carolina State University
2011-2012 Graduating Senior Survey:
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
(Philosophy Majors Only)

INSTRUCTIONS:

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies is very interested in your opinions, and believes that as a graduating senior you can provide it with useful information to help evaluate and improve its programs. We appreciate your taking the time to answer these questions.

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1. As you think back on your overall educational experience in Philosophy, how satisfied are you with the education you have gained in this program?
Very satisfied
Moderately satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Moderately dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied

Please indicate the extent to which you agree that your experiences at NCSU have helped you achieve each goal listed.	Agree	Tend to agree	Tend to disagree	Disagree	No opinion
2. to present, explain, and evaluate arguments, suggesting alternative formulations or refinements	Agree	Tend to agree	Tend to disagree	Disagree	No opinion
3. to construct, clarify, and present arguments in a way that facilitates analysis and criticism	Agree	Tend to agree	Tend to disagree	Disagree	No opinion
4. to understand some central concepts from contemporary philosophical thought	Agree	Tend to agree	Tend to disagree	Disagree	No opinion
5. to understand some central concepts from significant periods in the history of philosophy	Agree	Tend to agree	Tend to disagree	Disagree	No opinion
6. to use philosophical knowledge and skills to address problems where the premises are unclear or implicit	Agree	Tend to agree	Tend to disagree	Disagree	No opinion
7. to present philosophical arguments both in writing and in conversation	Agree	Tend to agree	Tend to disagree	Disagree	No opinion
8. to analyze an issue, define key terms, and present clear, well-reasoned positions	Agree	Tend to agree	Tend to disagree	Disagree	No opinion
9. to study a subject you find interesting	Agree	Tend to agree	Tend to disagree	Disagree	No opinion

If you are getting a BS in Philosophy, please continue. Others, click here to skip to Question 12.

Please indicate how helpful each of these areas were in your BS in Philosophy.	Very helpful	Somewhat helpful	Neutral	Not very helpful	Not at all helpful
10. Philosophy material in the Science/Technology courses	Very helpful	Somewhat helpful	Neutral	Not very helpful	Not at all helpful
11. Science/Technology material in the Philosophy courses	Very helpful	Somewhat helpful	Neutral	Not very helpful	Not at all helpful

12. Why did you choose to major in Philosophy?

13. Of the courses that you took in Philosophy, which three were most influential or most important? Please explain.

14. Which other classes at NCSU did you find to be most valuable for your education? Why?

15. Which other classes at NCSU did you find to be least valuable, and why?

16. What do you think are the greatest strengths of the major?

17. Please suggest one or two things about the Philosophy program you would want to see changed.

18. What are your long-term employment plans or career goals?

Religious Studies majors:
Students also majoring in Religious Studies are asked to answer a few additional questions. If you have not yet answered the Religious Studies questions, please click on the Religious Studies button to submit your responses to this survey and go to the Religious Studies one.

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