Department of Philosophy P.O. Box 5190
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242
Phone: 330-672-2315 | Fax: 330-672-4867
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What can I do with a Philosophy Major or Minor?
A Philosophy major or minor is not only an intellectually stimulating and rewarding course of study available at Kent State University, it is a great way to develop critical and creative thinking skills, an ability to read complex material with comprehension, and a facility with both creative and technical writing. These are skills that today's employers are seeking and that no employee can afford to be without. With a Philosophy major or minor, you are well prepared for a wide range of career opportunities.
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Recent studies show that, as a group, Philosophy majors outperform many other majors and all government and prelaw majors on the LSAT (Law School Admissions Test)!
| MAJOR AREA OF STUDY | MEAN LSAT SCORE (PERCENTILE), 2002-07 | NUMBER OF APPLICANTS |
| Philosophy | 158 (75.4) | 2,221 |
| Int'l Relations | 157 (72.2) | 1,536 |
| Government/Service | 156 (68.2) | 588 |
| Political Science | 153 (56.8) | 14,802 |
| Pre-law | 149 (40.5) | 1,047 |
| Criminal Justice | 146 (29.4) | 3,239 |
(Source: Philip Handwerk, LSAC Data Services, Law Services Admission Council)
