Philosophy, B.A.
College of Arts and Sciences
Philosophy asks the big questions and helps students to think independently, reason analytically and argue persuasively.
Every profession needs people who can communicate effectively and solve problems creatively — particularly fields like law, medicine and business. Philosophy majors also typically outperform other majors on the GRE, LSAT and GMAT, making this an ideal major for those pursuing a graduate or professional degree.
Program Highlights
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True Personalized Attention
Keeping our class sizes small and giving each student one-on-one attention are hallmarks of our degree program.
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Society, Ethics and Law Concentration
Dig deeper with your philosophy degree — especially if you are pre-law or similar — with this concentration.
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Graduate With Distinction
Make the most of your studies by completing a research project with faculty members and graduate with distinction.
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Beyond The Classroom
Learn from nationally recognized visiting experts, and take advantage of opportunities outside the classroom.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Management
Directing and overseeing the activities and resources to achieve specific goals
Project Management
Organizing and overseeing tasks to achieve specific goals
Teaching
Foster learning by conveying knowledge, skills and concepts to students
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Writing
Creating professional written content for inclusion in scholarly journal articles, books and reports
Attention to Detail
Being meticulous and thorough in all aspects of a task or project
Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Lawyer
- Doctor
- Business
Workplace Settings
- Corporations
- Higher Education
- Writing
- Research