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DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

MINORS

Having a minor in philosophy can be a great way to expand your career path. Explore these options.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

These certificates are only 12 credits and can be earned independent of a degree or along with one.

STUDENT SUCCESS

Recent graduate Izzy Maguire, Philosophy and Psychology major, has been accepted to multiple MA and PhD programs and has chosen Fordham University to earn a Masters in Philosophy. She also has a recent publication in Compos Mentis: Undergraduate Journal of Cognition and Neuroethics titled "Perceptual Assumptions: An Argument Against Epistemic Immediacy."

Congratulations, Izzy!

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Graduating senior Alia Baig discusses her experience as a philosophy major at The University of Akron. Her switch to philosophy led to an intellectual awakening and an internship in the White House Office of Clean Energy.

Group photo of the faculty members in the philosophy department at The University of Akron

Department of Philosophy members include John Huss, Jess Otto, Joseph Li Vecchi, Sylvia Juscak, Eric Sotnak, Dimitria Gatzia, Travis Hreno, Howard Ducharme and Chris Buford

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