Program Overview

Examine the Big Questions

What is the difference between right and wrong? How do we get our knowledge? Do humans have free will? What defines reality?

As a philosophy major, you will explore these and other fundamental questions surrounding the nature of human life, reality, and society. You will study the writings of famous philosophers, like Plato and Aristotle, and learn how to think critically and analytically about complex global issues related to politics, justice, professional ethics, the environment, science, and other topics.

Degree Fit

This program could be a good fit if you:

• Are inquisitive by nature
• Curious about the world around you
• Are a creative problem solver
• Enjoy an intellectual challenge
• Have strong reading and writing skills

Career Outcomes

With this degree, you may become a/an:

• Teacher
• Academic researcher or administrator
• Government official
• Political campaign manager
• Employee at a governmental agency or non-governmental organization (NGO)
• Professor (with additional education)
• Lawyer (with additional education)
• Business person
• Human resources coordinator
• Marketing specialist
• Sales person
• Consultant
• Journalist
• Editor
• Manager
• Public relations specialist
• Freelance writer
• Peace Corp volunteer
• A member of the clergy
• Art director

Available On-Campus

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