A major in philosophy is the ultimate in a liberal arts education. Courses offered by the Department of Philosophy provide students with the chance to enhance their critical thinking, writing, and reading skills. A philosophy degree is excellent preparation for a career in law, but it also prepares students to work in any field where decision-making and problem-solving skills are valued. In fact, alumni from our program have been successful in a variety of fields. If you already have a first major in a different area, a second major in philosophy can supplement your plan of study. Likewise, you might considering adding a minor in philosophy to your plan of study.

Requirements

Learn about the requirements to become a philosophy major by viewing the catalogs.

Declaring a Major

Interested in applying to become a philosophy major? Follow these steps:

Apply to the major through the iCampus portal. Visit the University College website for more information
Make an appointment with a Department of Philosophy advisor by contacting one though the advising page.
Bring your course catalog with you to your appointment.

Major in Philosophy

Career Information

Concentrations

The philosophy major offers multiple concentrations. These concentrations are not required and will not appear on a student's transcript or diploma. Information regarding each concentration can be found below.