Programs & Degrees

Graduates in philosophy with an emphasis in environmental ethics find employment in the nonprofit sector working for environmental advocacy, conservation, sustainable food systems, alternative energy, and environmental education. Students develop reasoned arguments, present research and gain excellent training for graduate school.

The Environmental Ethics minor is relevant for students of any background, and can be of special interest to students majoring in natural resources, sustainability, geoscience, biology, or natural sciences. It includes courses in Environmental Ethics, Animal Ethics, Food Ethics, and American Indian Environmental Philosophies, along with interdisciplinary classes in English, History, Political Science, or Sociology.

The Law and Justice minor is the study of law and its connection to human attitudes, behaviors, practices, and values. Students will develop skills in critical thinking, written and oral communication, and analytical thought.

Students with a major in Philosophy with an emphasis in Environmental Ethics train in the skills employers are looking for including critical thinking, advanced writing and research, and clear argumentation. We train students to navigate diverse perspectives skillfully, to reflect on the ethics of these perspectives, and to communicate clearly and persuasively about environmental issues.

The new UWSP degree in Philosophy: Law and Justice curriculum emphasizes the environmental and social role that law and justice play.

A philosophy minor will help you develop skills in analytical thinking and effective communication that will prove useful in many areas of life.

Graduates in philosophy with an emphasis in religious studies possess key skills employers seek, including critical thinking, written and oral communication, information literacy, and most importantly, empathetic understanding of human diversity and the ability to communicate effectively across cultural divides.

A philosophy major can provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in a wide range of career paths. The study of philosophy and religion will help you think logically and critically, deal with ethical questions and communicate effectively across cultural, religious and ideological divides.

Religious Studies focuses on empathetic understanding of human diversity and trains students in the skill of effective communication across cultural divides.