Careers
Philosophy majors have pursued advanced degrees in philosophy, theology, medicine, counseling, law and public administration. Philosophy prepares students for many career fields with rigorous thinking, writing and communication skills, including education, business, social and community service, as well as nonprofit advocacy.
Hands-On Learning
Internship opportunities include:
- Greenpeace
- Center for Western Studies (CWS)
- Office of the Secretary of State
- Siouxland Heritage Museums
- Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith law firm
Many philosophy students choose to perform academic research and present at Augustana’s Arthur Olsen Student Research Symposium.
Philosophy students study away in:
- Alaska — focusing on nature writing with AU faculty
- Guatemala and Belize — focusing on tropical ecology, Spanish immersion and philosophy with AU faculty
- Spain and Morocco — focusing on Arab, Christian and Jewish legacies with AU faculty
Courses & Organizations
Students can choose to study these tracks:
- Philosophy
- Religion/philosophy
Since philosophical skills cause students to think more critically and comprehensively, philosophy can also complement any other area of study as a second major.
Philosophy students often participate in:
- Campus Ministry
- Sustainability Committee
- Better Together
- Classics Club
- Peer Navigator (Augie Access)
