**Program Overview: General Philosophy**
**Code:** G.M. F6.S1.14
**Modules:** N 1103, O 1202, O 1402
**Level:** Master’s
**Field:** Humanities and Social Sciences
**Branch:** Social Sciences – Philosophy
**Specialization:** General Philosophy
**1- Location of the Program**
**Faculty/Institute:** Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
**Department:** Philosophy
**Reference of Accreditation Decision:** 835 dated 27/07/2017
**2- Other Participants:**
**Other Partner Institutions:**
– Directorate General for Scientific Research and Technological Development
– University of Bordj Bou Arreridj
– University of Batna 1
– University of Khenchela
– Bireqia University Center
– Setif 2 University
– Constantine 2 University
– University of Bejaia, etc.
**Other Social and Economic Partners:**
– Mesila Power Production Company
– Condor Group, Bordj Bou Arreridj
– Lafarge Cement, Mesila
– Industrial Equipment Maintenance Company, Mesila
– Brimatec Souih Brick Production Company
– Hodna Milk Company, Mesila
– Maghreb Pipe Company for Industrial Channels and Fibers
– Hodna Solar Energy Company
– National Agency for Youth Employment Support, Mesila
– Local Development Bank, Mesila
– National Bank of Algeria
– Algerian External Bank
– Al Salam Bank, Mesila
– National Savings and Provident Fund, Mesila, etc.
**Foreign Partners:**
– Lille 3 University, France
– Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
– Manar University, Tunisia
– Gafsa University, Tunisia
– Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
– University of Pécs, Hungary
– National School of Architecture, Toulouse, France, etc.
**3- General Organization of the Program: Project Importance**
**4- Content and Context of the Program:**
The Master’s program in General Philosophy equips students with a broad range of competencies, facilitating either integration into the workforce or the pursuit of higher studies. The program focuses on philosophical training and research, providing students with the skills necessary for further academic work, such as pursuing a Ph.D. in Philosophy. This training ensures a robust philosophical education and the general competencies needed to prepare for and participate in public service and teaching competitions.
**5- Objectives of the Program:**
– To develop an understanding of various philosophical research methods.
– To deepen students’ knowledge through philosophical questions and problems in general philosophy.
– To foster critical thinking, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis skills.
– To enable students to engage with diverse philosophical systems and teachings known globally.
**6- Targeted Skills:**
– Enhance writing, analysis, reading, translation, evaluation, and argumentation skills.
– Develop a solid understanding of the history of philosophy and mastery of its various concepts.
– Equip students with the cognitive skills to address contemporary issues and acquire methods of thinking and critique.
– Prepare students to write a thesis and become researchers or academic teachers.
– The program also prepares students to meet the requirements for registering in competitions for secondary school teaching positions.
**7- Local, Regional, and National Employment Opportunities:**
A Master’s degree in General Philosophy opens up opportunities for graduates to become philosophers, teachers, or members of research teams in the same field. Graduates can also work in various sectors such as human resources and marketing. The degree typically qualifies graduates for the following careers:
1- Education (Primary, Secondary, Higher Education)
2- Philosophical Research
3- Journalism
4- Culture
5- Writing and Documentation
6- Communication and Media
7- Public Administration
8- Local Development and Planning
9- Humanitarian and Social Work
10- Human Resources
11- Communication Professions: Public Relations, Communication Officer
