Philosophy Major

Why study philosophy at Geneseo?

Geneseo is a great place to study philosophy: the department is open and friendly, class sizes are small, and majors are encouraged to combine philosophy with other majors.

Courses help students to develop traits for responsible citizenship, such as intellectual humility, as well as skills desired by today’s employers: analysis, communication, leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving. These highly transferable skills allow for career success in a wide range of fields, over a lifetime.

The study of philosophy empowers people to be thoughtful and engaged members of their community.

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Program Options

• BA in Philosophy
• Minor in Philosophy
• Minor in Conflict Studies
• Minor in Ethics and Values in Society
• Minor in Legal Studies

Program Highlights

• Small class sizes—with many classes under 20 students—allow the faculty to get to know each student and actively mentor them.
• Faculty have broad teaching and research interests and offer a wide range of courses.
• A recently revised curriculum means students can customize their experience.
• Partnerships with several area schools let students bring philosophical discussions into high school classrooms.
• The department boasts a strong placement record among top graduate programs throughout the US.
• Many students pair philosophy with another major.