Many students of philosophy and religion ultimately find careers in business or industry, in government or public service, in law, human services and communications. Students should work with the Office of Career Services for help in finding suitable employment. Preparation for Law School Students who plan to attend law school should seriously consider philosophy as an undergraduate major. Philosophy majors have historically scored very well on the Law School Admission Test. Law schools recommend that students choose an undergraduate major that challenges them and provides them with an understanding of what shapes human experience.
Philosophy does an outstanding job on both counts.
The requirements of the major leave students plenty of opportunity to acquire a broad education by exploring other areas. For more information on philosophy as a pre-law major, contact Dr. Richard Lippke. The pre-seminary adviser will help majors and minors design undergraduate programs that will prepare them for further study in theological seminaries and university divinity schools. Academic counseling of students takes place within guidelines provided by the American Association of Theological Schools. Students are encouraged to visit various seminaries and the department welcomes seminary representatives to the campus to discuss the possibilities for further theological education with students.