Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) at the University of the Incarnate Word shapes analytical and strategic thinkers with a deep understanding of logic, argument and ethics -- all valuable skills for a variety of careers and future aspirations.

Students studying philosophy learn to think critically, engage in moral and ethical reasoning, and identify and evaluate arguments, all of which can be valuable skills for a variety of career paths. They will learn to think about ideas that have engaged people for centuries, confronting questions about free will, morality, religion and more. Through this work, they develop and express their own opinions and will emerge well-prepared for many career fields including the arts, business, government, law, religious studies or medicine.

A Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) opens the door to many career paths through the use of critical thinking and application. UIW students can continue their education en route to becoming postsecondary teachers, lawyers or doctors. They can also enter the career field in areas such as educational administration, management analysis, religious studies, computer science, government, art, library science, business and more. Management analyst jobs, one career for which majors are well-suited, are expected to grow 11%, while postsecondary teaching positions are expected to increase by 9% between 2019 and 2029, both of which are much faster than the national average.