As a Central philosophy major, you'll learn to construct arguments and think logically. Our graduates pursue advanced degrees in philosophy, theology, law, medicine and educational administration, as well as paralegal careers and teaching English as a second language. If you are an analytical thinker who likes to deconstruct arguments and seek the logic in the world’s activities, this may be exactly where you belong. We cover a wide variety of topics, including logic, religion and history of philosophy. Most philosophy majors also choose to double major or minor in another field, like mathematics or psychology.
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Central students go on to graduate school in many fields, including philosophy, law and theology at a number of universities, including The University of Iowa.
Philosophy majors may also pursue internship opportunities to prepare for future careers. A number of graduates have also completed terms of service with the Peace Corps and Teach for America.
Philosophy courses introduce students to logic, the history of western philosophy, important areas of philosophical investigation and applied philosophy. Every philosophy course emphasizes the careful analysis and construction of arguments. Reading and discussion of primary sources is preferred to textbook summaries in most courses.
The major consists of 30 semester-hours of philosophy classes, and three courses are required: Classical Thought, Modern Thought and General Logic. Students should begin with 100-level courses, but most classes may be taken in any sequence.
Learn more about Philosophy in the course catalog.
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