Next, you pursue specialized courses such as philosophy of love, existentialism, contemporary ethical problems, modern philosophers, women philosophers and more. Many students choose to combine a major in philosophy with a major in another discipline. Your options are wide open to devise a course of study tailored to your interests. As a philosophy major, you and your academic advisor will create an independent course of study. Recent student-proposed fields of study have included The Passion of Ayn Rand, The Problem of God , and The Philosophy of Simone de Beauvoir .
Independent studies can also evolve into internship opportunities.
A degree in Philosophy provides excellent preparation for further graduate study, including the fields of law and medicine. It also provides the foundation for numerous careers ranging from public service to private business to computer science to law, politics, religion and more. For further information contact James Etzwiler, Ph.D., chair of the philosophy department. All Rights Reserved. Copyright Violations .