/ “What does it mean to be alive?” “What is love?” “Do we have free will?” Philosophers seek answers to life’s biggest questions.
When you study toward a philosophy degree at St. Norbert College, you’ll build the capacity to identify problems, explore controversial questions, analyze conflicting viewpoints and search for truth. In other words, you’ll learn to reason your way from complex questions to appropriate responses, while sharpening your logic and polishing your debate skills.
At SNC, you can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy studies. Or you can choose to pursue a philosophy minor.
If you’re looking to get some global experience as part of your philosophy degree, check out SNC’s extensive study abroad program. For example, study bioethics in Rome or moral theory in New Zealand!
“ This [AmeriCorps] program looked the most interesting and I really liked the service opportunity and the freedom it offered. So I applied for a team leader role. There are four regions in the United States, and three of them asked to interview me. I think it was really my experience as a resident assistant, as well as falling back on some of St. Norbert’s values of communio and radical hospitality, that helped me come out on top.
”Logan Groh ’20
“ This [AmeriCorps] program looked the most interesting and I really liked the service opportunity and the freedom it offered. So I applied for a team leader role. There are four regions in the United States, and three of them asked to interview me. I think it was really my experience as a resident assistant, as well as falling back on some of St. Norbert’s values of communio and radical hospitality, that helped me come out on top.
”Logan Groh ’20
Enrich your philosophy education through scholarly exploration with faculty.
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Apply your critical-thinking and language skills through rich internship experiences in a range of fields.
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Experience new approaches to learning through our study abroad program.
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If there’s one thing that SNC professors and instructors have in common, it’s a passion for teaching and sharing their expertise. You’ll also find them dedicated to providing personalized guidance that supports your academic and career aspirations. Discover the distinguished scholars you’ll be learning from.
Philosophy teaches you to examine an idea from every angle to uncover truth. Employers and graduate school admission staff prize these critical-thinking skills. With a philosophy degree from SNC, you might put your analytical and investigative abilities to use in a variety of careers:
About half of SNC’s philosophy graduates pursue master’s degrees in fields as diverse as law, medicine, philosophy and psychology. Nearly 16 percent complete doctorate or other advanced degrees.
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