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Students of Philosophy are better prepared to meet the many challenges of our modern world. Our major is designed either as a stand-alone degree, or to be easily combined with another field of study. Philosophy is unique in that it teaches you skills which are transferrable and will enhance your ability to succeed in a wide variety of careers because the practice of Philosophy helps you master abilities that other majors simply do not teach, which are always in demand, and can help in all aspects of your life.
The Philosophy major at Eastern incorporates interdisciplinarity, diversity, and versatility. It provides opportunities for the development of creative, responsible, critical and caring thinking through the study of Western and non-Western philosophical traditions. Students explore the interconnections between philosophy and other disciplines and learn to apply philosophical methodologies to complex problems of personal and social relevance. This program is ideal for students interested in law, public policy and journalism, and connects well with students majoring in Political Science, Psychology, Business, Communication, and Education.
$79,640
Median salary, College Professor
$127,900
Median salary, Lawyer
Philosophy majors intern with private legal firms as well as public legal agencies throughout Connecticut, while interns have also worked internationally in Liberia, Malta and Kenya.
The Philosophy program is associated with a number of different student organizations, each of which can enhance your learning and connect you with other students outside of the classroom.
Eastern Philosophy students will have the opportunity to earn membership in the Phi Sigma Tau Philosophy Honor Society.
Phi Sigma Tau Honor SocietyStudents who pursue undergraduate degrees in Philosophy can have rewarding and successful careers in a variety of professional fields, including:
Graduates continue studying Philosophy at the master’s degree level or enroll in other graduate programs such as Law, Business, Education and Journalism.
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Philosophy Professor Matthew Rukgaber of Eastern Connecticut State University recently published a book examining an early 20th-century philosophical movement that blended with science to analyze aspects of humanity. “The Human as the Other” was published Jan. 23 through Bloomsbury Publishing.
More than 20 academic programs and departments at Eastern Connecticut State University recognized student achievements this spring 2024 semester during honor society inductions and award ceremonies.
