Philosophy students are highly valued for their communication skills, their ability to make ethical decisions and their adaptability in new situations. Through the study of philosophy, students learn how to explain why they know what they know and believe what they believe. Not only does this ability make them stand out as citizens and leaders, it also helps them navigate life's choices and better understand the world.

Philosophy nurtures skills of thinking and communicating well. The major in Philosophy is excellent preparation for advanced study in any field, for careers in business or the professions, and for anyone interested in careful consideration of the challenges and opportunities people face as individuals and communities.

Their graduates have pursued careers in business, journalism, law, medicine, education, public safety, and the arts. In these cases, their former students realize that the successful practitioner is a good thinker, a clear communicator, and a culturally aware and morally responsible person. The courses of study offered in this department offer opportunities for all students to develop their critical and creative powers. Some of their students develop an interest in becoming professional philosophers or scholars of religion, and enroll in some of the nation’s best graduate programs in philosophy or religious studies.