Philosophy

Welcome to the Department of Philosophy.

The Philosophy Department offers undergraduate programs that create a supportive academic environment focused on enhancing critical thinking and analytical skills. Students explore fundamental questions in various fields, with an emphasis on small class sizes and personalized attention.

Guided by dedicated faculty, students engage with issues like existence, morality, and justice. Philosophy is both a personal exploration and a foundation for diverse career opportunities, cultivating skills that are highly valued by employers, including:

Understand and evaluate your own point of view and those of others.
Formulate concise arguments.
Identify deceptive reasoning.
Creatively solve problems.
Develop important interpersonal, decision-making, and leadership skills.
Communicate with clarity and precision in oral and written form.

As students prepare to graduate, we offer personalized career development which includes mock interview sessions, business etiquette dinners, resume and cover letter writing seminars and so much more.

Undergraduate Programs of Study

Philosophy programs at Thiel develop students’ abilities to understand complex issues and assess alternative explanations by engaging profound ideas and great minds from the past and present. Our professors are active scholars and with our small class sizes, students can receive personal attention.

Majors, Minors, and Certificates

The Department of Philosophy offers an undergraduate degree as well as minors that can be paired with most other undergraduate degree programs at Thiel. You’ll enjoy learning from some of the top instructors at Thiel.

Ethics (certificate)
Interdisciplinary Ethics (minor)
Philosophy (B.A.)
Philosophy (certificate)
Philosophy (minor)

Experiential Learning and Campus Activities

Philosophy majors can be inducted into Chi Alpha Epsilon, National Honorary for Academic Achievement and The National Society of Leadership and Success.

In their junior or senior year, many students take advantage of study abroad opportunities to broaden their perspectives and deepen their practical knowledge. These hands-on learning opportunities ensure students are equipped with the vital experiences that position them to start their career or pursue graduate education.

Learn more about the clubs and activities for philosophy majors.

Career Opportunities

Those that graduate with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy have a wide range of career possibilities. Thiel College philosophy majors pursue careers in business, medicine, law, the arts, and education. Many students also further their education in graduate school or by taking certificate programs. To find out what philosophy major alumni have gone on to do with their Thiel education, visit our alumni & careers page and visit our Facebook page to see what current philosophy students are up to!