Why Philosophy?
A Philosophy major or minor is not only an intellectually stimulating and rewarding course of study available at 麻豆影院, it is a great way to develop critical and creative thinking skills, an ability to read complex material with comprehension, and a facility with both creative and technical writing.
These are skills that today's employers are seeking and which no employee can afford to be without. With a Philosophy major or minor, you are well prepared for a wide range of career opportunities.
Recent studies show that, as a group, Philosophy majors outperform many other majors and all government and prelaw majors on the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT).
|
MAJOR AREA OF STUDY |
MEAN LSAT SCORE (PERCENTILE) |
NUMBER OF APPLICANTS |
| Philosophy | 158 (74.1%) | 2,154 |
| Int'l Relations | 158 (74.1%) | 1,101 |
| Government/Service | 157 (70.9%) | 477 |
| Political Science | 154 (60.0%) | 12,046 |
| Liberal Arts | 152 (52.0%) | 1,166 |
| Pre-law | 147 (33.2%) | 681 |
| Criminal Justice | 146 (29.7%) | 3,657 |
(Source: LSAC Social Science Research, Law School Admission Council, )
