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MajorPhilosophy

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in philosophy from Wichita State will help you improve your critical thinking, logical reasoning, communication and research skills. If you want to double major, philosophy is a valuable addition to many other degrees such as pre-law, pre-med, political science, journalism and others. It is also excellent preparation for graduate studies and many careers—from law and teaching to business and politics.

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Admission to the program

To be admitted into the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, you must first be admitted to Wichita State.

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Admission requirements

Curriculum

To complete the philosophy major, you'll take a minimum of 27 credit hours in philosophy, 15 of which must be in courses numbered 300 and above. Your departmental advisor will help you choose courses that fit your academic interests and career goals.

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Careers

Thanks to WSU's extensive network of employer connections, students in every major have opportunities to gain real-world experience in diverse areas—helping them build a resume, make professional connections and land their dream jobs.

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