Our philosophy program critically engages ideas that create the foundation for how we think about ourselves, others, and the world. A wide range of courses offers students the opportunity to study classical philosophical texts, global philosophical traditions, and current research on contemporary problems.
Philosophical inquiry is a process of discovery and empowerment!
Many of our students are drawn to philosophy out of intellectual curiosity, an appreciation for the depth of understanding that philosophy cultivates, and the satisfaction of learning how to carefully articulate, analyze, and defend various viewpoints. Philosophical study also trains students in rigorous critical and analytical skills, creative thinking, and clear communication, some of the so-called “soft skills” which employers highly value.
There is no single career path for philosophy majors: graduates from our program now work in a variety of careers, including non-profits, businesses, higher-education, law, and film. Philosophy majors have lower unemployment rates than many other majors (only 3.2%) and competitive early and mid-career salaries.
Philosophy is highly recommended for students who plan a career in law. Philosophy majors tend to get high scores on the LSAT and on the verbal reasoning and analytical writing sections of the GRE (Graduate Record Exam). Our graduates have been accepted to excellent graduate programs throughout the US and Canada (see Alumni Spotlight).
Whatever your path, philosophy can help you understand and interact with the world in more meaningful ways.
Double Majors
Many of our students pair philosophy with a second major. Common pairings include (but are not limited to) psychology, history, English, religious studies, creative writing, political science, and computer science. A double major is highly marketable and can often be completed within a traditional four-year course of study.
Graduate School Placements
Our graduates are accepted, and in many cases funded, at graduate programs and law schools around the country. Recent placements include Duquesne University (philosophy M.A. program), the University of Arkansas (philosophy M.A. program), University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, the University of California-Davis School of Law, and Concordia University (philosophy M.A. program). See our Alumni Spotlight for a complete list.
We encourage students interested in a M.A. program in philosophy to check out this list of funded M.A. programs in philosophy in the US and the American Philosophical Association’s Grad Guide.
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