Category: Career

Becoming a journalist, writer, or teacher with an NAU philosophy degree

age43 | April 8, 2024

Learn about how a philosophy degree applies to careers in education, journalism, and writing through communication and analysis skills… Read more

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I want to be a philosophy major—but is it right for my career goals?

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Learn about whether a degree in philosophy will suit your future career goals in fields like nursing, dental hygiene, pre-law, premed, and more… Read more

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Is it a good idea to major in philosophy at NAU?

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Learn about what you do as a philosophy major, what jobs you can get with this degree, and real-life examples of NAU philosophy alumni and their careers… Read more

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Skills learned while earning an arts or letters degree

jp48 | December 11, 2023

For new college graduates (and their parents), career readiness is key to ensuring successful entrance into the workforce. According to NACE, the National Association of Colleges and Employers, career readiness is defined as “a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare the college educated for success in the workplace and lifelong career management.”… Read more

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16+ jobs you can get with a degree from NAU’s College of Arts and Letters

jw2826 | July 13, 2023

At Northern Arizona University’s College of Arts and Letters, you’ll learn skills highly valued by employers that can be leveraged in any career, including critical thinking, communication, and teamwork. … Read more