majors at Oklahoma City University score exceptionally well on the Law School Admissions Test, the Graduate Record Exam, and the Graduate Management Aptitude Test. In recent years, philosophy majors scored higher on the LSAT than all other majors except math and economics.?
On the GMAT, philosophy majors scored higher than all others except physics majors. On the GRE verbal section, philosophy majors scored higher than all other majors. On the math section, they scored at least 10% higher than all other humanities majors. A recent article about the success of philosophy majors concluded with the question: "Why not study something practical, like philosophy?"
Develop Valuable Leadership Skills
- The study of philosophy develops many ?transferable skills? that are relevant to any path that you pursue:
- Leadership: vision, problem-solving & decision-making
- Values: greater autonomy, empathy, & moral responsibility
- Communication: reading, speaking, & writing
- Creative thinking: analogy, synthesis, & imagination
- Critical thinking: analysis, evaluation, & persuasion
The Department encourages students to pursue a second major in another field. We believe that philosophy is good preparation for long-term success in anything that you want to do. Keep in mind that what fits the job description of entry-level positions is rarely what is required for a successful long-term career, given how rapidly the needs of employers and personal circumstances change.?
Today the average worker will have nearly a dozen different jobs over the span of his or her lifetime. Philosophical training develops valuable transferable skills that will enable you to adapt to changing careers and demands throughout your lifetime.?
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