Program Overview

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Philosophy Program at Western Michigan University

The Department of Philosophy at Western Michigan University offers a comprehensive program with strengths in three key areas:

• Epistemology and the philosophy of science
• Metaphysics and the philosophy of the mind
• Theoretical and applied ethics

Program Details

As a philosophy student at WMU, you will acquire essential skills in public speaking, debate, critical evaluation, and logical reasoning. The program is designed to be flexible, allowing for independent study as well as coursework from other WMU departments.

Beyond the Classroom

Several extracurricular opportunities are available to philosophy majors, including:

• The award-winning Ethics Bowl Team
• Intensive research with accomplished professors

WMU also supports the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society, which encourages and supports research, teaching, and service in areas of applied and professional ethics. These areas include, but are not limited to:

• Business
• Education
• Engineering
• Government
• Health and human services
• Law
• Media
• Medicine
• Science and technology

Career Outcomes

Recent WMU graduates with degrees in philosophy are working in various roles, including:

• Counselors
• Lawyers
• Public service officials
• Business administrators
• Hospital administrators

They are employed by organizations such as:

• Hospitals
• Advertising agencies
• State and federal government agencies
• Colleges and universities
• Consulting firms

Program Location

The philosophy program is offered in Kalamazoo.

Related Programs

Other programs of interest include:

• Communication Studies
• English: Literature and Language
• Gender and Women’s Studies
• Political Science
• Pre-Law
• Strategic Communication
• World Religions and Cultures
• Social Work