Philosophy

With a philosophy major from Iowa State University you will obtain a broad background in the liberal arts and sciences. Your coursework will provide a thorough acquaintance with the history of philosophy and further concentration in historical and systematic issues.

A philosophy major offers you a study in the important ideas, values and ways of thinking that underlie cultural, social and political processes, and that directs the specialized search for knowledge. Philosophical study will broaden your educational experience and facilitates more effective participation in the human community.

The study of philosophy will allow you to develop skills and habits that are useful not only in this field of study, but in numerous other areas as well. With a philosophy major you will be prepared for further study in law, history, theology, religion, political science, social and political theory and literature.

Career Opportunities

Recent philosophy graduates have gone onto graduate school and professional programs or moved directly into professional positions including

• Iowa State University
• Owatonna Museum
• Drake Law School
• Cerner Corporation

Scholarships

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies offers scholarships to continuing students. More information on the scholarships is available on-line at www.philrs.iastate.edu.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers a wide variety of scholarships for both incoming and continuing undergraduates.

More information on the scholarships is available on-line at www.discoverlas.com/scholarships.shtml.

4-Year Plan (Word document)