Philosophy
Explore life's fundamental ideas, develop critical thinking, and engage in philosophical dialogue in a variety of topics.
Philosophy, B.S./B.A.
"Philosophy" means love of wisdom in Greek. The practice of philosophy begins, as Aristotle said, with a sense of wonder. From simple questions children ask鈥�"Why?", "What is God like?", "Does the universe come to an end?"鈥攖o complex queries such as the nature of virtue, the meaning of existence, the nature of human knowledge, the nature of reality, the nature of God, etc.
News Briefs
Vanessa Wills, associate professor of philosophy at George Washington, will delve into the roots of modern loneliness and the importance of friendships at 乐播传媒入口鈥檚 spring Applied Philosophy Lyceum.
乐播传媒入口鈥檚 first Applied Philosophy Lyceum of the spring will feature Alexis Dianda, associate professor of philosophy from Xavier University, exploring the unfixed nature of identity through the lens of renowned American psychologist and philosopher William James.
News Briefs
Vanessa Wills, associate professor of philosophy at George Washington, will delve into the roots of modern loneliness and the importance of friendships at 乐播传媒入口鈥檚 spring Applied Philosophy Lyceum.
乐播传媒入口鈥檚 first Applied Philosophy Lyceum of the spring will feature Alexis Dianda, associate professor of philosophy from Xavier University, exploring the unfixed nature of identity through the lens of renowned American psychologist and philosopher William James.
Philosophy, B.S./B.A.
Philosophy majors can use their logic, argumentation, and communication skills for a number of professions. Those can range from creating software and developing computer language, to pursuing legal and mediation careers, to helping shape policy for non-profit and governmental organizations. Examples of professions and fields include
- Computer Science
- Curator/archivist/arts management
- Editor/publisher
- Executive/management
- Government and Public Policy
- Higher education
- Law
- Literary criticism
- Mediator
- Medicine
- Non-profit policy maker
- Novelist/non-fiction writer/poet
- Philosophical counselor
- Software creator/systems engineer
- Teacher/professor
- Technical writer
Employers of MTSU alumni include
- Americorps
- Around America
- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.)
- California State University, Bakersfield
- Community Health Systems
- Eastern Kentucky University
- Federal Government
- Florida State University
- Freelance organizer and videographer
- HCA (Hospital Corporation of America)
- Old Dominion Freight Line
- Parallon HCA
- SunTrust Bank
- 乐播传媒入口 Center for Child Welfare
- 乐播传媒入口 State Government
- Tufts University
- University of Central Oklahoma
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Toledo
Graduate School Acceptances
Philosophy Majors*
*Unless otherwise specified, all are acceptances into graduate programs in Philosophy.
- Army Officer Candidate School
- Boston University
- Brandeis University
- Chicago-Kent College of Law (Law)
- Clairemont Graduate University
- Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology
- Emory University
- Emory University (Law School)
- Florida State University
- Fordham University
- Georgetown University (Law School)
- Gonzaga University (Law)
- JET Program
- Loyola University Chicago (German)
- Marquette University
- Miami University
- MTSU (English)
- MTSU (Foreign Languages and Literatures)
- MTSU (Liberal Arts)
- The New School
- Penn State
- Purdue University
- Notre Dame University
- Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
- TESOL
- Tufts University (Psychology)
- University of Alabama (Biology)
- University of Alabama (Library and Information Sciences)
- University of California at Berkeley
- University of Colorado at Denver
- University of Colorado at Fort Collins (Journalism)
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Glasgow (Art History)
- University of Hawaii
- University of Kentucky
- University of Kentucky (Rehabilitation Sciences)
- University of Illinois Chicago (German)
- University of Nebraska
- University of North Florida
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of the South (Creative Writing)
- University of South Florida
- University of 乐播传媒入口
- University of 乐播传媒入口 (Law)
- University of 乐播传媒入口 (M.B.A.)
- University of Texas (Middle Eastern Studies)
- University of Toledo
- University of Toronto (Religious Studies)
- University of Virginia
- Vanderbilt University
- Vanderbilt University (Community Development)
- Vanderbilt University (Divinity School)
- Vanderbilt University (Law)
- Vanderbilt University (Psychiatric Nursing)
- Western Kentucky University
MTSU鈥檚 Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called .
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