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