What Can I Do With A Major In Philosophy
Students who want to understand the philosophical foundations of, e.g., politics, literature, art, science, religion and in fact any serious intellectual endeavor will benefit from studying philosophy. And the pursuit of any career that demands clear reasoning and critical thought will be enhanced by the study of philosophy. Employers appreciate the finely tuned analytical skills of a philosophy major. This credential transfers well to many professions. With a philosophy degree at any level, you have proven yourself to be flexible and able to grow. Some philosophy students go on to graduate study in philosophy, of course, but careers in law, journalism, business, computer science, public administration, healthcare, education, communication, and public relations.
Career Planning
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Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- American College Personnel Association
- American Counseling Association
- American Philosophical Association
- American Philosophical Practitioners Association
- American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
- American Society of Journalist and Authors
- Association for Feminist Ethics and Social Theory
- Association for Practical and Professional Ethics
- Greater Philadelphia Philosophy Consortium
- Insurance Information Institute
- Jewish Theological Seminary of America
- National Association of Broadcasters
- National Association of Colleges & Employers
- National Council of Churches Professional Church Leadership
- National Writers Union
- Public Relations Society of America
- Society for Business Ethics
- Society for Technical Communication, Inc.
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