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This
guide contains only a partial list of occupational titles and career
fields that may be of interest to students considering a philosophy
major. In addition to the skills and knowledge gained through
your college course work in this major, you may also need to acquire
career related work experience, additional work related skills
and/or additional education. Some of the occupations require
an advanced degree to enter the field.
After you have
identified possible occupations of interest to you, it is important
to investigate the nature of work; education and training
requirements; skills and special talents needed; types of employers;
future trends and employment outlook related to each of these
careers. We have set up links to internet sites that provide
detailed descriptions of these occupations. To obtain this
information, you may want to research these occupations by reading
the books and literature available in the Philadelphia House Career
Resource Library, by talking with individuals working in the career
field, and by contacting related professional associations.
This guide also provides
information about obtaining related work experience including links
to possible internships. However for the best information on
current, local internships contact Sally Cardenas, Director of
Internships and Community-Based Learning at 562-464-4533 or email
her at
scardenas@whittier.edu.
Career Options
Note: (2) refers to
second information link for occupational title
Typical
Employers
Archives and
libraries, colleges and universities, consulting firms, government
agencies, historical , magazines and newspapers, museums,
non-profit organizations, public and private schools, publishing
firms, religious associations, research institutes, social service
agencies.
Liberal
Arts Occupations
(click here for additional
options)
Marketable
Skills
Associated with Philosophy Major
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Communication: ability to speak
articulately and listen objectively, ability to formulate and
defend ideas/concepts, persuasiveness, comprehensive command of
grammar and vocabulary, articulating abstract concepts,
negiotiating
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Research: ability to conduct and
explain research, using library and other primary
resources
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Analysis/Critical Thinking: proficiency in
analytical and synthetic reasoning, logical reasoning, analyzing
relationships between factors, analyzing cause and effect,
synthesizing ideas
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Problem Solving: resolving conflicts,
defining problems, weighing alternatives, identifying solutions,
evaluating results, applying logic to problems
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Other: ability to appreciate others'
perspectives, ability to summarize complex
materials
Getting Career Related Work Experience
To be competitive
in today's job market and to improve your qualifications for
graduate school, gaining career related work experience while you
are a college student is very important.
Career related work
experience can include various forms of paid and volunteer
experience (i.e. internships, some work study positions, summer or
part-time jobs in your career field of interest, possibly
fellowships, and some volunteer positions)
Philosophy Related
Internships
Sources of
Career and Employment Information
Career
Information Links
Graduate School
Resources
General Graduate School
Resources
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