Philosophy majors pursue a wide range of career paths. Skills acquired in this discipline are transferable to any field requiring abstract thought, interpretation, and analysis. The list below, is representative of the types of occupations in which philosophy majors are employed. Some of these positions, such as legislative assistant, may require additional expertise, knowledge, or training. Advanced graduate study is generally needed for those occupations marked with a * on the list.
Government and Law
| Business and Industry
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Education
| Non-Profit Organizations
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Through its concern with the examination and development of a coherent view of the world and our place in it, the study of philosophy is excellent preparation for graduate study or a professional school, such as law. Additionally, majors acquire and sharpen intellectual and practical skills valuable in a wide range of careers through the process of analysis and critical evaluation inherent in the study.
These skills include the abilities to analyze and reason, to use verbal argumentation, to employ concrete examples, and to write effectively. The ability to interpret conflicting points of view with accuracy and reach a decision that is rationally and objectively defensible, for example, would typically be used by a mediation attorney, a diplomat, a crisis intervention counselor, and a member of a biomedical ethics committee. Below is a sample list of skills acquired in the study of philosophy.Analysis
| Communication
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Problem Solving
| Research and Project Development
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...about careers, graduate and professional schools, internships, professional associations, or job descriptions contact:
University Career Center
110 Burge Union
(785) 864-3624
For information about majors and concentrations in philosophy:
Philosophy Department
3090 Wescoe Hall
(785) 864-3976
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