Philosophy

Curriculum

As a philosophy major at the University of Mount Union, you will study logic, ethics and epistemology. You will develop valuable skills through in-depth courses involving religion and science and gain research experience through the required research portfolio to be completed prior to graduation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After the completion of the philosophy major requirements, students will:

• Demonstrate a general knowledge of the history of philosophy in the Western world, including an acquaintance with the representative major figures and movements.
• Demonstrate familiarity with major philosophical problems in metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics.
• Demonstrate familiarity with at least one approach to the study of philosophy outside of the mainstream Western analytic tradition (e.g. continental, feminist, and/or eastern).
• Demonstrate basic competence in formal logic.
• Read with understanding texts that raise philosophical issues, and be able to identify, analyze and critically evaluate their main theses and supporting arguments.
• Engage in philosophical research, demonstrating the ability to find, appropriately use, and correctly cite published work in philosophy.
• Engage in clear, coherent and well-grounded discussion (both orally and in written form) of philosophical issues and arguments.

Experiential Learning

Students who choose to major in philosophy at Mount Union have ample opportunities to get “real-world” experience outside of the classroom. By getting involved in extracurricular opportunities and student organizations, you can strengthen your skills in logic, analysis, creativity and research, all of which are critical to career success.

INTERNSHIPS 

Students wishing to explore their interest in philosophy have the chance to gain real-world experience through opportunities including:

• Internships in the field 
• Study abroad experiences 
• Research with peers of faculty
• Ethics committee meetings at the local hospital
  
  

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Phi Sigma Tau is a national philosophy honor society.

Religion and Philosophy Club is a student-led organization on Mount Union’s campus.

Careers

Students who major in philosophy can do anything that any other liberal arts major can do and more! Our philosophy degree program will enable you to think clearly and creatively by identifying and analyzing assumptions and arguments. Transferable skills such as the abilities to objectively analyze, efficiently organize, competently communicate and thoroughly research contribute to the philosophy major’s marketability. 

Graduates majoring in philosophy can be found in a number of fields. You career choices are limited only by your individual design.