Experiential Major Maps (Text-only)
College of Liberal Arts
Department of Philosophy and Humanities
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy General
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1st year
Fall Semester
UNIV 1131
ENGL 1301
MATH
LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE
HIST1301
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
Spring Semester
ENGL 1302
MATH
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
POLS 2311
ANY PHIL 1000-2000 LEVEL
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 31
2nd year
Fall Semester
FINE ARTS
HIST 1302
LANGUAGE 1441
PHIL 2311
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL
SCIENCE
Spring Semester
POLS 2312
LANGUAGE 1442
POLS 2312
PHIL 1000-2000 LEVEL
PHIL 1000-2000 LEVEL
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 29
3rd year
Fall Semester
LANGUAGE 2313
PHIL 3000-4000 LEVEL
PHIL 3000-4000 LEVEL
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
Spring Semester
LANGUAGE 2314
PHIL 3307
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 30
4th year
Fall Semester
PHIL 3000-4000 LEVEL
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
Spring Semester
PHIL 3000-4000 LEVEL
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
HOURS 30
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120
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DESIGN YOUR JOURNEY
College of Liberal Arts - Department of Philosophy and Humanities
Bachelor of Art in Philosophy General
Beginning the Journey
EDUCATE
Review core curriculum requirements
Take logic
Visit student success and complete self-assessments to identify strengths
ENGAGE
Join the Philosophy Club
Consider joining clubs and organizations that intersect with your philosophical interests (i.e., classics club for students interested in ancient philosophy)
Consider study abroad programs
EXCEL
Learn how to improve academic performance.
Explore tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, writing support, and study groups.
Trailblazing the Path
EDUCATE
Attend public lectures on campus
Philosophy Speaker Series
Maverick Speakers Series Events
Consider adding a minor or a double major
Explore the Honors College
ENGAGE
Become a Philosophy Student Ambassador
Consider being a Supplemental Instructor for logic
EXCEL
Strive to meet requirements for Phi Sigma Tau (the philosophy honors society)
Consider submitting a paper in ancient philosophy for the Douglas Britt Carvey Memorial Prize
Receive the Dennis Eric Bradshaw, Ivan E. Bradshaw and Annie S. Bradshaw Endowed Scholarship
Receive the The Jack Thomas and Janice N. Holmes Scholarship (for students interested in classical philosophy)
Consider the professional track option
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Destination Graduation
EDUCATE
Explore career options and/or graduate school
Consider an internship or service learning
Explore career options and/or graduate school
Consider an internship or service learning
ENGAGE
Attend department, college, and university awards ceremonies
Take steps to attend graduation
EXCEL
Visit the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center and finalize your resume
Participate in on-campus interviews for jobs
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Explore internships in the Dallas Fort Worth Area
Utilize UTA's Lockheed Martin Career Development Center
Attend conferences and speaker series
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
Attend a study abroad program
Participate in Global Grounds
Participate in International Week
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
• Consider leadership positions in student organizations
Student Government
Become a Peer Academic Leader
Become a Logic SI
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Participate in a service learning project
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Explore independent study opportunities
Explore the Honors College
Utilize the Senior Thesis opportunity
Find your career
What career options do I have with this major?
Accountant
Lawyer
Banker
Librarian
Business Professional
Marketing
Consulting
Minister
Counselor
Nonprofit Work
Foreign Service Officer
Professor
Journalist
Public Policy
Labor Relations
Public Relations Director
Publisher
Research
Retail Management
Self-Employed
Social Worker
Teacher
Workforce Skills
Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.
Creativity/Ingenuity: Synthesize existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working, and engage in divergent thinking and risk taking.
Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.
Career Readiness
Ability to Make Critical Observations and Evaluations
Ability to Think about Issues from Multiple Perspectives
Critical Listening and Thinking
Deep Understanding of Ethical Issues and Ethical Theories
Formulating and Defending Positions
Information Management
Logic
Multicultural Perspective
Pursuing, Exploring and Explaining Intangible Ideas
Researching and Analyzing Information
Theory Development and Open-Mindedness
Understanding and Appreciating Others' Ideas, Values, and Perspectives
Understanding History of Ideas
Writing, Reading, and Editing
Take Action
Explore workforce skill development through on-and off-campus activities
Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers
Meet with a career consultant
Network with employers
Discover internships and co-ops
Apply for on-campus employment
Join Handshake, our career services platform
Participate in career development programs
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