Philosophy
What Can I Do In My Major?
Overview
Who am I? What is justice? What is beauty? Students of philos-ophy study these questions and more as Appalachian State University’s Philosophy (BA) degree develops skills in critical thinking, argumentation, communication, public speaking and research.
Students often choose to major in philosophy because they are already critical thinkers and want to expand their analytical abilities. Career options include law, medicine, business, writing, civil service, teaching and politics. This degree’s foreign language requirement enhances career possibilities.
Related Careers
Affirmative Action Representative
Editorial assistant
Foreign Services Officer
Labor Relations Coordinator
Lawyer*
Lobbyist
Management Trainee
Mental Health Counselor*
Nonprofit/NGO Manager
Nursing Home Director
Paralegal
Professor*
Public Policy Manager*
Research Assistant
Social Worker*
Youth Outreach
*additional experience or advanced degree may be required
Related Major Skills
Communicating in logical manner
Curiosity
Debating Skills
Deductive Reasoning
Interest in pursuing, exploring
and explaining intangible ideas Objectivity
Open-mindedness
Problem Solving
Self-discipline
Theory Development
Work Independently
Employers of AppState grads
Americorps
charity:water
Constant Contact
DSC Logistics
Dude Solutions
Edward Jones
iHeart Radio
FEMA
Microsoft
NC Department of Justice
ResCare Workforce Services
Social Evolution
The Hunt Institute
Watauga County Democratic Party
Various nonprofit, NGO, local and state government agencies
Various public and private school, colleges and universities
Professional Organizations
Peace Science Society
Preparing for Your Career
• Develop excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse populations
• Look for internships and jobs in to gain knowledge and experience
• Participation in internships and summer jobs in a relevant setting
How can I know if a Philosophy degree is right for me?
• Complete a self-assessment inventory at the Career Exploration Office in the Student Union to see how your interests, values, and personality match this major and related career fields.
• Schedule an appointment with a career counselor on careers.appstate.edu/Handshake
• Obtain direct experience by doing a job shadow
• Conduct an informational interview with a professional in the field
For more information on careers & job outlook: onetonline.org