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Philosophy at Ozarks
Careers in Philosophy
What jobs will be available after I graduate?
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Potential employers include:
- Social service organizations
- Public interest research groups
- Museums
- Local churches
- Religiously affiliated schools, colleges and universities
- Religious organizations
- Professional or graduate schools including Medical
- Federal, state and local government
- Commission on Civil Rights
- Political parties
- Consulting services
- Environmental agencies
- Law firms
- Corporations
General Information
Philosophy students develop many transferable skills that can be can be utilized in a variety of careers and jobs, demonstrating the flexibility and capacity for growth that employers find valuable. These skills include analytical, organizational, research, as well as oral and written communication skills.
Other related skills that are attractive to employers are idea generation, problem formulation and problem solving, diverse data integration, adaptation to change, the ability to elicit hidden assumptions, persuasion, and summarization of complicated material.
An undergraduate degree qualifies one for entry-level positions in business, nonprofit organizations, and government.
Graduate and/or professional studies usually lead to careers in law, medicine, ministry, finance, psychology, counseling, diplomacy, ethics, and related areas.
Ph.D. is required for college/university teaching and research.
Concentrations with other areas can include mathematics, religion, science, history, women's studies, Eastern philosophy, and medical or business ethics.
Develop aptitudes for analytical thinking, logic, and statistics in order to apply philosophy to a broad range of professions such as law, government, finance, management, consulting, and related areas.
Join related student or professional organizations.
Seek related summer or part-time work experience or internships in area(s) of interest.
Take computer courses to increase employment opportunities.
Related Links:
American Philosophical Association
The Philosophical Gourmet Report
