Philosophy
Philosophy helps students develop strong skills in writing, critical thinking, reading and understanding complex texts. These skills are indispensable to any professional. The study of philosophy also provides a deeper understanding and enjoyment of the challenges and issues students face throughout their personal and professional lives.
Sample Occupations
- Government & Law
- Local Government Analyst
- Foreign Service Officer
- Compliance Officer
- Policy Analyst
- Paralegal/Lawyer
- Advocacy/Non-Profit
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Development Associate
- Museum Curator
- Social Services
- Case Manager
- Counselor
- Family Advocate
- Education
- Academic Advisor
- K-12 Teacher
- University Professor
- Admissions Officer
- Business & Industry
- Compliance Officer
- Diversity & Inclusion Consultant
- Insurance Underwriter
- Sales Specialist
- Communications
- Public Relations Specialist
- Technical Writer
- Marketing Coordinator
Types of Employers
- Government Agencies
- Faith-Based Organizations
- Private Corporations
- Labor Unions
- Professional Associations
- Schools & Universities
- Mental Health Agencies
- Consulting Firms
- Peace Corps
- Publishers
Preparing for your career in
Government & Law: Develop strong communication and language skills in more than one language; intern with a local, state, or federal government agency; learn about government job application process
Advocacy/Non-profit: Volunteer/intern for a social services agency or nonprofit organization; pursue a relevant double-major (ex. social work) or graduate degree (ex. public administration)
Health & Social Services: Gain experience by volunteering or interning with a nonprofit organization; develop fundraising and grant writing skills; plan to earn a graduate degree for counseling positions; learn a language and learn to work well with people of differing backgrounds; hone written and oral communication skills; gain cultural experience with groups of interest, seek tutoring or mentoring experience
Education: Obtain a relevant master’s degree or PhD if desiring university/college employment; double-major or minor in Education if interested in K-12 teaching (or look into lateral entry options such as Teach for America)
Business & Industry: Double major or minor in business; gain related experience and contacts through internships; seek leadership positions; participate in student organizations; develop persuasive speaking skills; read trade journals and business magazines to keep current with business trends; seek an MBA for advancement
Communications: Gain writing experiencing by joining staff of a student publication; pursue internship opportunities with a community or organization that allow you to gain experience in public relations, marketing, social media, etc; build a portfolio of writing or advertising samples
How do I know if its right for me?
ASSESS: Take a career assessment, such as PathwayU, to see how your interests, values, and personality fit with majors and careers.
RESEARCH: Research the careers on this WCIDWAMI and thousands of other careers using O*Net Online, The Occupational Outlook Handbook or FirstHand.
EXPLORE: Learn more about a career field of interest by job shadowing, attending a career panel, or participating in a Career Trek. Further your exploration while gaining valuable skills by completing an internship, co-op, volunteer, or research experience.