Philosophy

With a focus on bioethics, ethical theory and applied ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of language, science, and religion, you’ll learn how to analyze broad-ranging, fundamental questions about life and society.  

Campuses:

  • Global Campus (Online)
  • Pullman

Degree Types:

  • Bachelor's
  • Certificate
  • Minor

Highlights

  • Pre-Law Resource Center helps you prepare a path to law school 
  • The Frank Fraser Potter Memorial Lecture series brings internationally known philosophers to campus, such as Noam Chomsky, Amy Allen, and Daniel C. Dennett 
  • Participate in undergraduate research guided by renowned faculty  
  • Study abroad and internship opportunities allow you to apply your knowledge and gain experience 

Specializations

  • General Philosophy provides broad and well-balanced grounding in the whole field of philosophy.
  • Pre-Law emphasizes ethics, writing, and a foundation in political science.

Career

With a Philosophy degree, you can work in:  

  • Public history and cultural resource management 
  • Information technology and library sciences 
  • Teaching 
  • Curation and archiving 
  • Intelligence operations and government services 
  • Nonprofit agencies 
  • Business management and marketing 
  • Journalism, technical writing, and editing 
  • Healthcare

Transfer Students

WSU accepts credit from Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP exams, associate degrees, Running Start and more.  

You’re considered a transfer student at WSU if you’ve received college credit post-high school.  

Use our Transfer Course Search Tool to determine what courses you need to take at your current institution to transition to WSU smoothly. 

Admission to WSU and admission to your desired major are two separate processes. Contact your academic department for specific requirements and prerequisites unique to your major.   

Scholarships

Complete the General Scholarship Application to be eligible for 700+ WSU scholarship programs, including ones specifically for a major you’re interested in. Use our search tool to find more scholarships outside WSU.  

Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) to be considered for scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of aid. 

Internships, Jobs, and Work-study

Find hundreds of student-friendly jobs, internships, and work-study opportunities with our WSU student job board, Handshake. You can also check with departments for internships specific to a major. 

Get advice and learn more at the Academic Success and Career Center. 

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Degree Options

Philosophy

  • Pullman

Philosophy

  • Pullman

Ethics

  • Pullman

Certificate in Bioethics

  • Pullman
  • Global Campus (Online)

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