Philosophy

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Hiatt Career Center > Explore Majors > Philosophy

Overview
First Destination Data
Alumni Career Paths
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Internships
What to do with a degree in Philosophy
Sample of Occupations
Philosophy Web Sites
Graduate School Information

Overview

The Philosophy Department guides students to explore ideas that are central to the ways we live, but upon which we generally do not reflect, such as time, language, knowledge and identity. Philosophy students expand skills in critical thinking, sound reasoning, enlightened use of their imaginations and the capacity to analyze complex issues.

This major is of enormous use in the pursuit of any vocation. Many graduates go on to advanced study for teaching, law and public policy.

First Destination Data

The Hiatt Center is pleased to provide a list of organizations, titles and fields of alumni who majored in your discipline. Click here to download a sortable spreadsheet listing the first destination graduate programs and employment opportunities that Philosophy alumni from the classes of 2008-2012 secured within six months of graduation.

The diverse list is indicative of the wealth of transferable skills students cultivate as a Philosophy major at Brandeis.

Philosophy Alumni

The Hiatt Center is pleased to provide a list of organizations, titles and fields of alumni who majored in your discipline. The list represents a wide array of professions, which is indicative of the wealth of transferable skills students cultivate as a Philosophy major at Brandeis.

1964	Rice University	Chairman of Philosophy	Higher Education
1992	San Francisco State University	Assistant Professor of Philosophy	Higher Education
1985	Arch Consulting	Chief Architect	High Technology
1993	Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Care	Associate Professor of Philosophy & Health Care	Higher Education
1988	Goldman Sachs International	Vice President - Philosophy	Finance/Banking
2010	Continuity Partners	Associate Recruiter	Sales/Marketing
2011	Tufts medical Center	Media Relations and Internal Communications Specialist	Healthcare - Finance/Accounting
2009	Generation Citizen	Managing Director	Social Service/Education
2008	The Clarks Companies	Visual Merchandising Specialist	Consumer/Industry Products - Sales & Marketing
1972	Sandalwood Securities, Inc.	Founder & President	Finance/Banking
1995	Seyfarth Shaw, LLP	Attorney at Law, Certified Specialist	Law
1974	Conn Valley Hospital	Lead Rehab Counselor	Social Service - Counseling
1970	Flag Luxury Properties	Senior Vice President	Real Estate/Construction
1986	Cross Pixel Media, LLC	VP Business Development	Advertising - Sales/Marketing
1997	The Jewish Theological Seminary	Assistant Professor	Higher Education

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Your program of study at Brandeis University provides both field-specific knowledge and a broad range of transferable skills, abilities and knowledge that are sought after by all employers in all fields and enhance your experience and success in the world of work. To identify additional skills and abilities you have developed through coursework, activities and work, take TypeFocus.

Internships

In addition to you coursework, internships can be extremely beneficial as you develop academic and professional skills. The Brandeis Internship Exchange is an easy and convenient online tool for you to find and share real internship opportunities. Just log on with your UNET ID and use the advanced search to identify majors' internships.