Bachelor of Science in Epistemology

The Bachelor of Science in Epistemology provides an in-depth exploration of the nature, scope, and structure of knowledge. This program is designed for students interested in understanding the processes of justification, belief systems, cognitive reliability, and formal epistemology, blending traditional theories with modern approaches in cognitive science and artificial intelligence.

About the Program

The Bachelor of Science in Epistemology offers a rigorous academic foundation in the study of knowledge and belief, as well as the criteria for what constitutes justified belief. Students will delve into classical and contemporary epistemic theories, examining how these frameworks can be applied to modern challenges in AI-driven knowledge modeling, decision theory, and cognitive science. This program encourages a multidisciplinary approach, integrating philosophical inquiry with empirical research methods from psychology and cognitive science. Through courses focusing on perception, inference, and knowledge validation, students will learn to critically assess the mechanisms through which knowledge is acquired and validated across various disciplines.

Key Areas of Study

**Foundations of Epistemic Theory **Cognitive Reliability and Belief Systems **AI-Driven Knowledge Modeling and Decision Theory **Philosophy of Perception and Inference **Research Methodologies in Cognitive Modeling

Career Pathways

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Epistemology are well-prepared for careers in philosophy, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and research methodologies. The program also lays a strong foundation for advanced studies in epistemology, philosophy of mind, and other related fields, equipping students with critical thinking and analytical skills necessary for both academic and professional success.

Program Courses: 120 credits

Degree Requirements

Total Credits Required: 120 credits

Core Major Courses: 40 credits

Electives & Research Focus: 30 credits

General Education & Interdisciplinary Studies: 50 credits

Falll Semester 1

EPI 101 – Introduction to Epistemology (3 credits)

EPI 102 – Theories of Justification & Knowledge (3 credits)

EPI 103 – Perception, Belief, and Reality (3 credits)

General Education Elective (3 credits)

Research & Writing Foundations (3 credits)

Spring Semester 2

EPI 104 – Rationalism, Empiricism, and Constructivism (3 credits)

EPI 105 – Cognitive Bias & Epistemic Fallacies (3 credits)

EPI 106 – The Problem of Skepticism & Truth Theories (3 credits)

General Education Elective (3 credits)

Epistemic Logic & Thought Experiments (3 credits)

Falll Semester 3

EPI 201 – Bayesian Epistemology & Probability in Knowledge (3 credits)

EPI 202 – Social Epistemology & Collective Intelligence (3 credits)

EPI 203 – Epistemic Modal Logic & Counterfactuals (3 credits)

Research Elective in Knowledge Systems (3 credits)

General Education Elective (3 credits)

Spring Semester 4

EPI 204 – The Role of Language in Knowledge Formation (3 credits)

EPI 205 – Theories of Reference & Meaning (3 credits)

EPI 206 – AI & Machine Learning in Epistemic Reasoning (3 credits)

Research Elective in Epistemic Applications (3 credits)

General Education Elective (3 credits)

Falll Semester 5

EPI 301 – Computational Epistemology & Knowledge Systems (3 credits)

EPI 302 – Cognitive Science & Information Processing (3 credits)

EPI 303 – Decision Theory & Epistemic Risk (3 credits)

Elective in Formal or Applied Epistemology (3 credits)

General Education Elective (3 credits)

Spring Semester 6

EPI 304 – Epistemic Foundations of Scientific Methodology (3 credits)

EPI 305 – Uncertainty, Vagueness, & Indeterminacy (3 credits)

EPI 306 – Advanced Theories in Justification & Reliability (3 credits)

Research Elective in Epistemology & AI (3 credits)

General Education Elective (3 credits)

Falll Semester 7

EPI 401 – Independent Research in Epistemology (3 credits)

EPI 402 – The Role of Metacognition in Knowledge Processing (3 credits)

EPI 403 – Senior Seminar: Paradigms of Knowledge & Inquiry (3 credits)

Research Elective in Epistemics & Cognition (3 credits)

General Education Elective (3 credits)

Spring Semester 8

EPI 404 – Capstone Thesis in Epistemic Modeling (6 credits)

EPI 405 – Knowledge Engineering in AI & Cognitive Science (3 credits)

Final Research Elective or Internship (3 credits)

General Education Elective (3 credits)