Students majoring in philosophy can expect exposure to a variety of philosophical topics. Greek and Medieval Philosophy, Early Modern Philosophy, Logic, Ethics, Junior Seminar, Senior Seminar, Metaphysics or Theory of Knowledge and four additional electives within the Philosophy curriculum. Students may choose their four elective classes from such courses as Aesthetics, Philosophical Theology, Modern Ideologies and Philosophy of Science, as well as twelve other courses. Daniel E. Cullen , Associate Professor of Political Science, Ph.D., Boston College. Interdisciplinary humanities, history of philosophy, American philosophy, logic.
Many majors use their philosophy training in the practical realm of business and personnel.
Recent graduates have entered positions in training development and bank management, non-profit and volunteer organizations, and secondary teaching. Although some students continue on to study philosophy at the graduate level, many use their philosophy background as a foundation for other graduate level programs such as law.