Philosophy and Critical Thought
When exploring possible academic majors, begin by investigating the specific programs at Purchase College. Discover more about the B.A. in Philosophy and find out about program requirements, courses, and the program faculty.
Want to find out more about a major? Talk to department heads and professors to have your questions answered and to get the inside track on being a Philosophy major at Purchase College.
Career Possibilities
The following is a list of some career possibilities that students in this major might find rewarding. Remember, that your major does not necessarily determine your career. Graduates use their academic majors in a variety of professional fields. The options below can be used as a starting point to explore potential career paths, however, you may also want to investigate more using recommended resources to gain a more comprehensive list of careers. Keep in mind that additional education, training, and experiential education beyond your major may be needed to pursue these possibilities.
Acquired Skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to use argumentation techniques to persuade others
- Ability to seek information and identify problems
- The ability to present a message clearly
- Theory development
- Deductive reasoning
- Strong reading and writing skills
- Aptitude for accuracy and detail
- Research skills
- Ability to communicate abstract ideas to others
Career Titles
- Advertising
- Arts Consultant
- Author
- Business Administrator
- Claims Adjuster
- Counselor
- Critic
- Doctor
- Editorial Assistant
- Foreign Service
- Fund Raiser
- Government Worker
- Grant Writer
- Human Resources Manager
- Insurance Writer
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Lobbyist
- Marketing Assistant
- Missionary
- Paralegal
- Peace Corps Worker
- Professor
- Public Relations Specialist
- Public Service Official
- Religious Education Director
- Research Assistant
- Social Worker
- Student Affairs Administrator
- Teacher
- Technical Writer
Types of Organizations that Hire
- Government Agencies
- Law Firms
- Advertising Agencies
- Hospitals
- Educational Institutions
- Newspapers/Magazines
- Political Parties
- Non Profit Organizations
- Broadcast Companies
- Publishing Companies
- Business & Industry
- Religious Institutions
Career Information and Professional Associations
The American Philosophical Association
The Association for Philosophy and Literature
Society for Philosophy and Technology
The Association for Practical and Professional Ethics
Occupational Outlook Handbook Online - Job descriptions, growth forecasts & salary
Job Search Links
Career Development Center - Purchase JobScore
Idealist - Nonprofit site, internships and jobs
LawJobs.com- Jobs in law and career information
USAJobs - The Federal Government’s official job site
BookJobs.com - Jobs/internships in the publishing industry
JournalismJobs.com
HigherEdJobs - Jobs in Higher Education
The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Washington Center - Internships & Academic Seminars
Additional Resources Available at the CDC