Between the department’s wide variety of course offerings and its major and minor programs, Philosophy and Religious Studies (PHRE) can help you prepare for a career and achieve academic success by developing essential skills to make you ready for the workforce and for life in a complex society, while also meeting requirements that make progress towards completing your degree. By completing the PHRE major or one of our minors, you can hone your critical-thinking and cultural competency skills while also completing General Education requirements and preparing for a successful career.
But even after you complete basic requirements, our major, minors, and courses can enhance any area of study and preparation for a meaningful career. Philosophy and Religious Studies learning experiences help develop capabilities in complex problem-solving, independent thinking, careful communication, and expanded cultural literacy. These skills and abilities are vitally important now and in future careers and social contexts