Internship & Career Opportunities

The major is an excellent preparation for graduate or professional schools and provides an outstanding foundation for careers in journalism, politics, civil service, advertising, law, medicine, public policy, education, business, marketing, and public relations. Philosophy also is an ideal double major for those seeking to combine a solid training in the liberal arts with a more practically oriented professional career path. Students who wish to engage in undergraduate research are encouraged to enroll in independent studies with faculty members. Those intending to pursue graduate degrees are urged to complete an independent research project culminating in a departmental honors thesis.

Jacksonville University philosophy graduates have gone on to successful careers in law, business, government, and academia. Some of their employers include Merrill Lynch, Child Guidance Center, CSX Transportation, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida. Graduate schools attended include the University of Florida and Tulane University.