PHILOSOPHY

Disciplinary Major or Minor - www.uwgb.edu/philosophy

 

OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM:
The study of Philosophy hones a logical and critical orientation to knowledge claims, and increases awareness and appreciation of the fundamental intellectual, aesthetic and ethical values of the world in which we live. The value of an education in Philosophy extends beyond the domain of personal and academic skills.

As the global community continues to shrink and corporate America restructures, careers will increasingly demand employees who can think critically, disclose hidden assumptions and values, formulate problems clearly, and discern the impact of ideas. The flexibility provided by a background in Philosophy can become a career asset.

 

WHO SHOULD Major in philosophy?:  
Philosophy makes an excellent undergraduate major for students going on to careers in law, business, fields relating to social policy and public affairs, and graduate studies. A major or minor in philosophy will prove a significant advantage for students pursuing careers in any of these fields.

 

WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT THIS MAJOR AT UWGB :

SKILLS & ABILITIES GAINED WITH THIS MAJOR:
Like Mathematics, Economics and Chemistry, the discipline of Philosophy embodies formal thought, structural relationships, abstract models, symbolic languages and deductive reasoning. Students who develop these skills gain perspective to meet problems squarely, improvise and devise solutions, and overcome unpredictable circumstances in life.

Students in this program hone their verbal and analytical skills, abilities to conceptualize and understand situations, and ability to communicate understanding  to others. These abilities show up in the work-place as the leadership qualities which constitute managerial and executive ability, and typically result in faster and further advancement within the field (whatever it is).

 

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MAJOR:
Philosophers are now employed in a great variety of non-academic fields, as well as in academic positions outside teaching. Use the following as an idea list only, and not a complete list!

The following list represents a few of the kinds of career titles for Philosophy majors:

Advertising Executive, Hotel Manager, Assistant to President of a company or firm, Manager, Services Coordinator, Computer Systems Analyst, Consultant, Programmer, Technical Writer, Entrepreneur, Admissions Officer, Alumni Relations Officer, College President, Dean, Librarian, Residence Hall Director, Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Bank Officer, Investment Broker, Tax Accountant, Armed Forces Officer, CIA Staff Member, Congressional Staff Member, Diplomat, Policy Analyst, Policy and Planning Consultant, United Nations Official, Postal Service Staff Member, County Commissioner, County Supervisor, Freelance Writer, Editor, Attorney, Legal Aid, Paralegal Assistant, Legal Researcher, Hospital Administrator, Nurse, Nursing Administrator, Physician.
 
The following list represents a few of the businesses, fields, and institutions that employ Philosophy majors:

Advertising Agencies, Consulting Firms, Colleges & Universities, Journalism, Computers, Government, Research, Religious Ministries, Sales, Law, Political Parties, Hospitals, Non-Profit Organizations, Media, State & Federal Government, Publishing Companies, Business & Industry, Newspapers & Magazines

Want to know more about the nature of the work, working conditions, earnings, training, and job outlook? Then check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook @ http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm

 

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Updated 10/08