Majors:
Philosophy, B.A.
Study of Religion, B.A.
Minors:
Program Certificate
Youth Development in Religious Settings Certificate
(Click major/minor/certificate title to see typical courses for the program)
Job titles held by students who majored in philosophy at UNI
Professor of mathematics, nurse, owner and president of automobile dealerships, chaplain, college president, manager at John Deere, analyst for the US Senate, chief court officer, bank clerk, pastor, director of education at a private school, quality manager, administrator in Head Start Centers, high school science teacher, drummer, administrator at a health care agency, community college instructor, videographer, professor of humanities, youth minister, professor of plant physiology, executive director of a non-profit agency, farmer, police officer, professor of philosophy.
Of course, these jobs require additional training in technical skills and specialized knowledge. But these are easily gained by most philosophy majors.
Philosophy cultivates a person’s intellectual abilities in ways sharply distinguishing this major from many other disciplines. Philosophy skills set the foundation for many different jobs requiring analysis, judgment and ethical reasoning, as well as for graduate and professional study toward college teaching, law, medicine, business and other professions.
The academic study of religion provides necessary understanding both of our culture and of cross-cultural relationships, making it possible for students to live and work creatively and responsibly in a pluralistic society.
With its special focus on life’s big issues, and on understanding cultures other than one’s own, the study of religion fosters skills and perspectives for success in a range of employment situations, as well as preparing for graduate and professional study toward counseling, social work, law, politics, journalism, ministry, teaching and community leadership in non-profit agencies.
Student Organizations
Campus Crusade for Christ
Catholic Student Association
College Hill Lutheran Student Fellowship
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered and Ally Union
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Lampost Student Organization
Lutheran Student Center
Muslim Student Association
Nazareth Lutheran Campus Ministry
Orchard Hill Church
Presbyterian Campus Connections
Revolution Ministries
St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center
The Navigators
The River
UNI Campus Episcopalians
UNI Gulf Coast Relief Effort
University of Northern Iowa Freethinkers and Inquirers
Wesley Foundation
To be considered for many University of Northern Iowa scholarships, you need only complete the application for admission.
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