P hilosophy majors study the philosophical traditions that have had a decisive influence in the development of civilizations. They examine problems that have concerned thinking people throughout history: problems of life, value, knowledge, community, and reality. They learn to recognize and criticize assumptions that underlie our thinking about these matters, and to imagine alternatives. Philosophers have developed analytic and verbal skills applicable to almost every imaginable problem; as a result, they are professionally involved with almost every area of human endeavor. Our faculty are teacher-scholars with excellent academic credentials in a wide range of specialities and are dedicated to students' personal growth.

What do you do with a major in Philosophy?

Philosophers work in industry, government, and education. They become lawyers, doctors, administrators, teachers, diplomats, consultants, stockbrokers, bankers, and managers. They are accepted and respected in all professional schools and welcomed into management training programs. Statistics show that philosophy majors do exceptionally well on professional tests such as the GRE, LSAT, and GMAT.

Employers recognize that philosophy majors have been taught systematic and flexible thinking and have had an opportunity to reflect constructively on their own ideas and values.

Philosophy majors have learned to formulate, analyze, and solve complex problems; to assess the pros and cons of proposed solutions; to communicate articulately and precisely. These are skills that allow a person to take on new responsibilities or adapt to new careers more readily than people whose training has been tightly focused on narrow career goals. These skills are required for leadership in the professions, where a person is paid not only to "do" but also to think, make decisions, and give direction to doing.

What is unique about Philosophy at the University of Hartford?

• Close relationships between students and faculty
• Variety of philosophical standpoints represented and respected
• Opportunities for individualized study
• Record of encouraging and facilitating students' cross-disciplinary interests
• Extensive work with students on improving their writing
• Small class size

	Undergraduate Degrees:
		Bachelor of Arts in Philiosophy
	Minors:
		Minor in Philosophy