Philosophy Major
Career Information
Possible Job
Titles
Government/Law
- Policy analyst*
- Foreign service officer
- City solicitor*
- Consumer protection advocate*
- Legislative assistant
- Public defender*
- State legislator
- Public health officer*
- Mediation attorney*
- Speech writer
Education
- Human services coordinator*
- Teacher*
- Professor*
- Community development liaison
- Court liaison*
- Affirmative action officer
- College administrator*
- Editor
- Experiential educator
- Job counselor
- Librarian*
- Psychologist*
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Business/Industry
- Artificial intelligence expert*
- systems designer
- Consumer relations
representative
- Economist*
- Underwriter/claims adjuster
- Genetic counselor*
- Information broker*
- Computer programmer*
- Computer systems analyst*
- Human resources manager
- Journalist
- Marketing researcher
- Technical writer
Non-Profit Organizations
- Community organizer
- Fundraiser
- Clergy*
- Graphic artist
- Association public relations
director
- Biomedical ethics researcher*
- Grants administrator
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*Denotes additional education
required.
Typical Places of Employment
- Archives/federal, municipal
- Bookstores
- Travel agencies
- Colleges and schools
- Industries/manufacturing
- Learned Periodicals
- Magazines & newspapers
- Public relations firms
- Libraries
- Research
- Institutions
- Social services agencies
- Publishing agencies
- Museums
- Adult Education Programs
- Colleges and Universities
- Political organizations
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- Insurance companies
- Churches & religious org.
- Consulting services
- Advertising agencies/departments
- Professional/Trade associations
- Public Interest Research Groups
- Business corporations
- Foundations, non-profit
- Civil rights commission
- Civil service commission
- Consumer affairs office
- Education department
- Foreign service
- Library of congress
- National archives
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Typical
Work Activities
- Collect and organize data
- Work independently
- Perform ambiguous tasks
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- Problem solving
- Conduct research and analysis
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Additional Info in Career Services
These publications must be used in the Career
Services Office. However there are many
brochures and magazines such as Resume Writing,
Interviewing and Job Choices that you may take
with you.
- Careers for Good Samaritans and
Other Humanitarian Types
- Doing Well by Doing Good
- Jobs That Make a Difference:
Good Works
- Making a Living While Making a
Difference
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- Opportunities in Nonprofit
Organization Careers
- Profitable Careers in Nonprofits
- Take Your Soul To Work
- To Touch the World: the Peace
Corps experience
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To see a complete list of career books
located at the Career Services Office click
here.
Alumni Resources
(Listed below are examples of SU Alumni and
their Jobs in this major-For more alumni
resources, go to
Mentor Network)
| ALUMNI NAME |
GRAD. DATE |
CURRENT JOB |
ORGANIZATION |
| Michael Hadaway, Jr |
|
Divinity Student |
Virginia Theological Seminary |
| Hugh Bouchelle |
1998 |
Program Specialist, Urban Search &
Rescue |
Federal Emergency Mgt. Association |
| Kevin Hill |
1997 |
Wor-Wic |
Career Development Instructor |
Related Links
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American Philosophical Association-
founded in 1900 to promote the exchange of
ideas among philosophers, to encourage
creative and scholarly activity in
philosophy, to facilitate the professional
work and teaching of philosophers, and to
represent philosophy as a discipline.
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American Academy of Religion
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Becoming a Philosopher: Careers, Salary
Info & Job Description
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Careers in Gerontology-Working with the
Aging
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Career Handbook for Philosophy-From the
University of Florida.
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Job Options for Philosophy Majors-an
article
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Job Sites for Philosophy
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Independent Sector-
Is the leadership forum for charities,
foundations, and corporate giving programs
committed to advancing the common good in
America and around the world-nonpartisan.
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InterAction- is the largest alliance of
U.S.-based international nongovernmental
organizations (NGOs). Seeks to shape
important policy decisions on relief and
long term development issues, including
foreign assistance, the environment, women,
health, education and agriculture.
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Philosophy the Most Practical Major? a
word doc
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Philosophy and Religion Teachers,
Postsecondary-From the Occupational
Outlook Handbook
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Philosophy Now-A magazine of ideas
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Radical Philosophy is a journal of
socialist and feminist philosophy.
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Sample Resumes for Philosophy Students
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Selling Your Philosophy Degree-an
article
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Society for Women in Philosophy
- The
Chronicle of Philanthropy
- The
Philosopher's Information Center -a
nonprofit organization dedicated to
providing the finest scholarly resources to
philosophers and individuals interested in
philosophy and related disciplines.
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The Window-Philosophy on the internet
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The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network
(YNPN) - promotes an efficient, viable,
and inclusive nonprofit sector that supports
the growth, learning, and development of
young professionals.
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Top Jobs for Philosophy Majors-No, Being a
Librarian is Not Your Only Option.
An article
 Note
the wide
range of
careers
of these
famous
people
who
majored
in or
studied
Philosophy
in
college
(as
listed
in teh
University
of the
Pacific
website)
-
Phil
Jackson—LA
Lakers
head
coach
(11
NBA
titles)
-
Matt
Groening—Creator
of
The
Simpsons
-
Ethan
Coen—Writer
and
director
(with
his
brother
Joel)
of
the
films
Fargo,
The
Big
Lebowski,
No
Country
for
Old
Men,
Raising
Arizona,
and
many
others
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Ricky
Gervais—Actor
and
comedian;
creator
and
star
of
The
Office
and
Extras;
also
starred
in
The
Invention
of
Lying
and
Ghost
Town
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David
Souter
and
Stephen
Breyer—U.S.
Supreme
Court
Justices
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Sam
Harris—Well-known
author
of
The
End
of
Faith,
Letter
to a
Christian
Nation,
and
The
Moral
Landscape
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Philip
Glass—Influential
contemporary
composer
known
for
his
mesmerizing
soundtracks
to
The
Hours,
The
Thin
Blue
Line
(and
other
Errol
Morris
documentaries),
and
Koyaanisqatsi;
his
music
is
featured
in
the
videogame
“Grand
Theft
Auto
IV”
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Rahm
Emmanuel—Former
Illinois
Congressman
and
(former)
Obama
White
House
Chief
of
Staff
Some graduate programs in Philosophy and
Religious Studies:
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