Mapping your Philosophy Major
Your Hood experience is about so much more than just your philosophy major.
The Student Success Center, the Center for Career Development & Experiential Learning, and the Office of the Registrar have teamed up to show you where a philosophy major can take you. They will help you cultivate, engage and prepare during your time at Hood so that you are career ready for your journey beyond Hood.
Additionally, these maps will serve as milestones and guideposts when you meet with your academic adviser.
Contact
| Student Success 301-696-3860 | Registrar 301-696-3620 | Center for Career Development & Experiential Education |
| College Catalog | Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies | Philosophy (B.A.) |
Year One
Fall Semester | Credits |
FYS 101 First Year Seminar | 3 |
Any 200-level Philosophy course | 3 |
Core- Foreign Language 101 | 4 |
Core - ENGL 100 Composition | 4 |
Core - Health & Wellness/PE | 1 |
| 15 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
PHIL 221 Ethics or 200-level PHIL course | 3 |
Core – Global Language 102 | 4 |
Core - Historical Analysis | 3 |
Core - Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
Core – Social and Behavioral Analysis | 3 |
| 16 |
Year Two
Fall Semester | Credits |
PHIL 207 Logic | 3 |
Core - Scientific Thought (lab) | 4 |
Core - Literary Analysis | 3 |
Core – Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
Elective (consider second major or minor) | 3 |
| 16 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
Another 200-level PHIL course | 3 |
Another 200- or 300-level PHIL course | 3 |
Core - Scientific Thought (non-lab) | 3 |
Core - Global Perspectives | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Core - Health & Wellness/PE | 1 |
| 16 |
Year Three
Fall Semester | Credits |
200-, 300- or 400-level PHIL course | 3 |
300 or 400-level PHIL course | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
300 or 400-level PHIL course + x-credit | 4 |
200-, 300- or 400-level PHIL course | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 16 |
Year Four
Fall Semester | Credits |
PLRL 470 Senior Seminar* | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
300 or 400-level PHIL course | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
Total Credits = 124
*Must be taken at Hood College.
Learning, Self-Exploration, and Academic Excellence
The Hood College Center for Career Development and Experiential Education is here to support you through your four-year educational journey. Whether you are headed toward additional educational pursuits after graduation or on to the exciting world of work, we recommend that you investigate all your opportunities through three distinct types of exploration. These include Cultivating knowledge of your major and occupations related to your studies, Engaging in activities that give you hands-on experience, and taking practical steps toward Preparing for life after college. Below are three tables that will help you understand these areas and associated activities. Want to know more? Meet with a counselor in the Career Center. Email careers@hood.edu to make an appointment.
Cultivate
Explore your Major and Related Occupations
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
Explore various occupations and career paths related to Philosophy through the Hood College website. Explore the backgrounds of faculty and learn about course offerings. | Visit with a counselor in the Career Center to update your resume and consider locations for a philosophy related internship. | Update your resume to include classes from the previous year and any experiences, either philosophy or employment related. | Update your resume to include classes from the previous year and any experiences, either accounting or employment related. Be sure to include your research skills. |
Visit the What Can I Do With the Major?, and the CareerOneStop websites. | Explore club and engagement opportunities related to Philosophy. | Obtain an Internship, to gain work experience and college credit. | If you have not already completed, get an internship, or find a second internship experience, to gain additional work experience and/or college credit. |
Take the Focus 2 Career Assessment to learn more about additional areas of career interest. | If eligible, investigate federal work study positions in a department of career related interest. | Meet with staff in Career Services to identify potential internships, consider competitive national experiences. | |
Meet with Career Center staff to begin developing a resume. |
| Attend Chamber of Commerce industry related events. Speak with a Career Center counselor to learn more about these. |
Engage
Locally and Globally
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
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Explore club and engagement opportunities related to Philosophy. | Participate in Career Center workshops on interviewing for success and creating a LinkedIn page. | Update your LinkedIn page to reflect new experiences and coursework. | Attend the annual Business Etiquette Dinner. |
| Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the philosophy field. | Shadow professionals or alumni who work in the field. | Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the philosophy field. |
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Prepare
For Post-Graduation Success
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
Attend the Fall and Spring Community Engagement Fairs to learn about more local organizations. | Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries. | Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair and/or STEM Career Expo to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who may need interns. | Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who may be recruiting accounting new hires. |
| Regularly check the Handshake events page to see employers providing information sessions on campus. | Attend Career Center workshops on interviewing for success and how to conduct a job search. | Attend conferences of professional associations. |
| If considering part-time employment, work with the Career Center and consult faculty to learn about opportunities within the job field. | Select part-time jobs and internships in your field of interest. | |
| Consider taking an exploratory micro-internship in your field of interest. | Attend conferences of professional associations. |
- Utilize resources at the Library and Learning Commons
- Meet regularly with your academic adviser
- Work with tutors at the Writing Center
- Complete the FAFSA and apply for scholarships
Learn more about careers in philosophy: https://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/philosophy/
- Teaching
- Research
- Administration
- Student affairs
- Student activities, leadership development, admissions, orientation, career services, residence life, multi-cultural affairs, study abroad, international student services
- Academic affairs
- Academic support services
- Advising
- Educational advancement programs
- Honors programs
- Library sciences
- Colleges and universities
- Professional or graduate schools, including medical
- Adult education programs
- Vocational-technical educational programs
Explore more career opportunities in philosophy: https://www.onetonline.org/
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