Wilson Hall on the JMU Quadrangle

Quick answer:

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Longer answer:

Philosophy seeks answers to such fundamental questions as: What is ultimately real? What is the nature and extent of our knowledge? What is the source and nature of our moral obligations? Students majoring in Philosophy explore these types of questions and develop answers that can be defended in the arena of reasoned controversy. Philosophy covers many areas of the human experience, including the study of reality, existence, logic, and moral and social issues.

Philosophy graduates pursue careers in business, education, government, and the Nonprofit sector. Future career options may be determined not so much by the choice of the philosophy major, but by your interests, skills, values, and types of work experiences acquired during college. Regardless of your career aspirations, increase your marketability to employers through internships, related work experience, good grades, advanced coursework, and involvement in campus activities. Many careers do not require a specific major, but rather a wide range of demonstrated skills, accomplishments, and work experience while in school.


A Sample of Related Occupations

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Advertising Account Executive

Attorney

Business Manager

Child Welfare Worker

Claims Examiner

Conflict Resolution Specialist

Consultant

Consumer Advocate

Copy Writer

Corporate Trainer

Corrections Officer

Counselor

Customer Relations Representative

Editor/Writer 

Employee Relations Specialist 

FBI/CIA Agent

Financial Planner

Foreign Service Officer

Fundraiser

Government Agency Administrator

Hospital Administrator

Human Resources Specialist

Insurance Agent/Broker

Investment Counselor

Journalist

Lawyer

Lobbyist

Market Researcher

Nonprofit Administrator 

Paralegal

Personnel Recruiter

Professor/Educator

Psychologist

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Public Service Official

Publications Specialist

Realtor

Religious Leader

Sales/Marketing Representative

Social Worker

Travel Consultant

Youth Counselor



Types of Employers

Private & Nonprofit Organizations

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Foundations

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Law Firms

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Media Organizations

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Criminal Courts

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Foreign Service

Legislative Affairs 

 

Peace Corps

Smithsonian Institution

U.S. Customs Service

U.S. Information Agency

Voice of America

 

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