Internships & Opportunities

The College of Liberal Arts encourages undergraduate students to participate in internships to prepare for their future careers. Students can apply the core skills they learn in their degree programs—how to think critically, solve problems and communicate effectively—in real-world professional settings. 

The college actively collaborates with Temple’s Career Center and employers across a range of fields and industries to help cultivate professional development opportunities for its students. Additionally, Temple’s location in Philadelphia allows students to pursue internships across an array of organizations in the region.

Explore how an internship can help expand your opportunities after graduation. 

Careers

The skills gained from a liberal arts degree are highly relevant in today’s rapidly evolving world. Apply the experience and knowledge acquired in the Philosophy Major program to your professional pursuits across many organizations and industries, including academics, cultural institutions, government agencies or the social sciences. The versatility of this program’s curriculum helps you graduate with valuable skill sets sought by many employers. 

Temple Philosophy alumni have gone on to study law, medicine and other graduate studies at top-ranked universities. They have also developed successful professional and academic careers. Philosophy graduates gain skills and expertise that are highly valuable in today's job market. In a major survey of American employers conducted by The Association of American Colleges and Universities, 93% of employers agreed that candidates should demonstrate critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills. Employers also value ethical decision-making, intercultural skills and interest in continued learning. 

Career Services

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