Philosophy

Philosophy studies the fundamental issues of justice, morality, knowledge, and reality through the exploration of great thinkers and ideas from a variety of movements and traditions.

To succeed in Philosophy, students will develop strong reading, writing, critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as demonstrate a passion for understanding broad humanity-spanning ideas from a variety of perspectives.

Career Outlook

A degree in Philosophy provides a broad base of knowledge that can be applied to a wide range of careers including teaching, government service, law, communications, journalism and more. The demand for jobs and the pay for these careers varies widely across the nation and the State of California.

The State of California Employment Development Department provides an online Occupational Guide that provides helpful job descriptions, job outlooks and wages, and qualification requirements for a wide variety of careers. Use this guide to find more information about a career that may interest you.

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Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate familiarity with the history of philosophical thought and contemporary currents in the discipline.
• Assess influential claims and theories in the philosophical tradition using rigorous methods of critical thinking and logic.
• Compose a reasoned essay that responds to a philosophical problem or that applies a philosophical theory to a contemporary issue.