Experiential Major Maps (Text-only)
College of Liberal Arts
Department of Philosophy and Humanities
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Pre-Professional)
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1st year
Fall Semester
UNIV 1131
ENGL 1301
MATH
LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE
HIST 1301
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
PHIL VALUE THEORY CLASS
PHIL 2311
MINOR
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 29
3rd year
Fall Semester
LANGUAGE 2313
PHIL 3301 OR 3303
PHIL 3000-4000 LEVEL
MINOR
ELECTIVE
Spring Semester
LANGUAGE 2314
PHIL 3307
MINOR
MINOR
ELECTIVE
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 30
4th year
Fall Semester
PHIL 3000-4000 LEVEL
PHIL 3301 OR 3303
MINOR
SENIOR THESIS
METAPHYSICS/EPISTEMOLOGY
Spring Semester
PHIL 3000-4000 LEVEL
MINOR
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 Arts in Philosophy (Pre-Professional)
Beginning the Journey
EDUCATE
Review core curriculum requirements
Take logic
Visit student success and complete self-assessments to identify strengths
Consider potential senior thesis topics and potential faculty advisors
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
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)
Get an early start on senior thesis
*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
Complete senior thesis
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?
Administration
Law Enforcement
Alternative Certification Education
Law School
Business Management
MBA Programs of Any Major
Counseling
Medical School
Government
Multiple Graduate School
Grant Writing
Nonprofits
Research
Social Work
Teaching
Writing
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 Think about Issues From Multiple Perspectives
Ability to Work Independently
Communication Skills
Critical, Analytical, Synthesizing, and Problem-Solving Skills
Deep Understanding of Ethical Issues
Ethical Theories
Flexibility and Adaptability
Interpersonal Skills
Initiative
Logic
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Understanding of History of Ideas
Writing and Reading Highest Proficiency
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