HOURS
Fall Semester
FINE ARTS HIST 1302 LANGUAGE 1441 PHIL 2311 SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Spring Semester
POLS 2312 LANGUAGE 1442 PHIL VALUE THEORY CLASS PHIL 2311 MINOR
PHIL 3000-4000 LEVEL MINOR ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
UNIV 1131 ENGL 1301 MATH LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE HIST 1301 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
Summer (Optional)
LANGUAGE 2313 PHIL 3301 OR 3303 PHIL 3000-4000 LEVEL MINOR ELECTIVE
LANGUAGE 2314 PHIL 3307 MINOR MINOR ELECTIVE
ENGL 1302 MATH PHYSICAL SCIENCE POLS 2311 ANY PHIL 1000-2000 LEVEL
1st Year
30
PHIL 3000-4000 LEVEL PHIL 3301 OR 3303 MINOR SENIOR THESIS METAPHYSICS/EPISTEMOLOGY
3rd Year
plan for success
31
29
4th Year
120
2nd Year
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
global engagement
Learn how to improve academic performance. Explore tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, writing support and study groups.
Join the Philosophy Club Consider joining clubs and organizations that intersect with your philosophical interests (i.e., classics club for students interested in ancient philosophy) Consider study abroad programs
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Attend a study abroad program Participate in Global Grounds Participate in International Week
Destination Graduation
Attend public lectures on campus Philosophy Speaker Series Maverick Speakers Series Consider adding a minor or a double major Explore the Honors College
leadership development
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
Consider leadership positions in student organizations Student Government Become a Peer Academic Leader Become a Logic SI
Review core curriculum requirements Take logic Visit student success and complete self-assessments to identify strengths Consider potential senior thesis topics and potential faculty advisors
Become a Philosophy Student Ambassador Consider being a Supplemental Instructor for logic
Strive to meet requirements for Phi Sigma Tau (the philosophy honors society) Consider submitting a paper in ancient philosophy for the Douglas Britt Carvey Memorial Prize Receive the Dennis Eric Bradshaw, Ivan E. Bradshaw and Annie S. Bradshaw Endowed Scholarship Receive the The Jack Thomas and Janice N. Holmes Scholarship (for students interested in classical philosophy) Get an early start on senior thesis
Career Development
Attend department, college and university awards ceremonies Take steps to attend graduation
EXCEL
undergraduate research
Participate in a service learning project
Explore internships in the Dallas Fort Worth Area Utilize UTA's Career Development Center Attend conferences and speaker series
Explore independent study opportunities Explore the Honors College Utilize the Senior Thesis opportunity
EDUCATE
Explore career options and/or graduate school Consider an internship or service learning Complete senior thesis
Visit the Career Development Center and finalize your resume Participate in on-campus interviews for jobs
Career Readiness
Workforce Skills
Explore workforce skill development through on- and off-campus activities Engage with the UTA Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers Meet with a career consultant Network with employers Discover internships and co-ops Apply for on-campus employment Join Handshake, our career services platform Participate in career development programs
Ability to Think about Issues From Multiple Perspectives Ability to Work Independently Communication Skills Critical, Analytical, Synthesizing, and Problem-Solving Skills Deep Understanding of Ethical Issues Ethical Theories Flexibility and Adaptability Interpersonal Skills Initiative Logic Organizational Skills Time Management Understanding of History of Ideas Writing and Reading Highest Proficiency
Find your career
Take Action
Administration Alternative Certification Education Business Management Counseling Government Grant Writing Law Enforcement Law School MBA Programs of Any Major Medical School Multiple Graduate School Nonprofits Research Social Work Teaching Writing
What career options do I have with this major?
Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication. Creativity/Ingenuity: Synthesize existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working, and engage in divergent thinking and risk taking. Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.
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