The philosophy major at UTA provides all of the course work necessary for further graduate study in philosophy. However, philosophy majors do much more than go on to graduate school and careers in teaching philosophy. Because a philosophy major is trained to think and write clearly, an undergraduate degree is excellent preparation for careers in many fields. Recent philosophy graduates have gone on to work in social service fields, business, and government. The cultural depth and practical skills acquired by a philosophy major do not go out of date with changing economic conditions.
Philosophy is thus a very good pre- professional major.
Philosophy graduates from UTA have been admitted to law school, medical school, theological school, and MBA programs. In order to enhance the pre-professional options for philosophy majors, the department has special advisors available in each of these areas. These advisors will assist students in choosing major and minor courses which will aid in their professional choices and in scheduling courses that will satisfy all admission requirements for professional schools. Students interested in professional degrees are encouraged to discuss with the appropriate advisor the advantages of a philosophy major. A major in philosophy is built around the central texts in the history of Western thought.