Develop Applicable Skills

In an economy where people change jobs frequently, Philosophy teaches critical thinking and writing skills that support success in every career. Students who study Philosophy often get jobs in:

• Education
• Ethics
• Law
• Business
• Social/Community Services
• Government/Politics
• Communications
• Religiously Affiliated Areas
• Library Science
• Consulting

NACE Competencies

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has identified eight career readiness competencies, many of which Philosophy addresses in its curriculum. Career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare the college educated for success in the workplace and lifelong career management.* Philosophy students will develop career skills like Critical Thinking, Communication, Equity and Inclusion, Teamwork, and Professionalism throughout their course of study.

They will demonstrate these skills in a variety of ways, including:

• making decisions and solving problems using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment;
• clearly and effectively exchanging information and perspectives; and
• accurately summarizing and interpreting data with an awareness of personal biases that may impact outcomes.

*Reprinted courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers