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• I think I want to major in Philosophy/Religion, what courses should I take? 
• Which courses can I take to help me decide?
• Which courses can I take in the department if I have chosen another major?
• What kinds of jobs do graduates who majored in Philosophy/Religion have?
• What are the volunteer or service learning opportunities in this department?
• Does this department sponsor any special programs or internships?
• Can I major in Philosophy/Religion and still study abroad?
• How can I major in Philosophy/Religion and complete a minor in education?
• What are the major/minor requirements in Philosophy/Religion? 

Q. I think I want to major in Philosophy/Religion, what courses should I take?
A. For philosophy majors, PHIL 1101: Fundamental Questions or PHIL 1102: Critical Thinking are ideal places to start, but other 1000 and most 2000 level courses would be acceptable. Potential Religious Studies majors ideally begin with REL 1102: Religion and Culture or REL 1151: The Good Life, but can begin with any 1000 or 2000 level course which would be acceptable.

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Q. Which courses can I take to help me decide?
A. Same as above


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Q. Which courses can I take in the department if I have chosen another major?
A. While most courses in Philosophy and Religious Studies do not have prerequisites, any 1000 or 2000 level course would be appropriate as a first course.


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Q. What kinds of jobs do graduates who majored in Philosophy/Religion have?
A. Graduates in both Philosophy and Religious Studies enter a wide array of fields. Both majors offer a strong grounding in the liberal arts. They give students essential critical thinking, writing, and speaking skills that serve them well in various endeavors. Our graduates have gone on to a wide variety of careers: law, business, elementary and secondary education, higher education—both teaching and administration, social work, ministry, and the military.


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Q. What are the volunteer or service learning opportunities in this department?
A. Internships are self-designed based upon the interests of the student. For example, students have done internships in bioethics, migrant farm working, social work, and ministry. 


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Q. Does this department sponsor any special programs or internships?
A. Religious Studies has an internship in gerontology.


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Q. Can I major in Philosophy/Religion and still study abroad?
A. Absolutely.


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Q. How can I major in Philosophy/Religion and complete a minor in education?
A. It is doable with careful planning. Students interested in the education minor should contact the education department as early in their College careers as possible to plan their education minor in conjunction with a major in Philosophy and Religious Studies.



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Q. What are the minor requirements in Philosophy/Religion?
A. See the catalog for a complete list of major and minor requirements.


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