Sharpen your critical thinking and problem-solving skills and debate moral and ethical issues.
Explore existence, knowledge, and values of the human mind
Ponder an abundance of classic questions, such as:
- What is real?
- Is it possible to know anything and to prove it?
- Do humans have free will?
- What is a good life philosophy?
Dive into deep discussions about existence, values, reason, ethics, and how we should live. Evaluate current events using reason and logic. The skills you learn in philosophy help you to tackle other challenging courses throughout your studies.
Philosophy courses at JCCC are extremely diverse:
- Learn the elements of careful reasoning with courses like Asian Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Intro to Ethics, and Logic and Thinking.
- Enlighten yourself on scientific, political, and legal issues relevant to human biology and today’s environmental problems with courses Bioethics and Environmental Ethics.
- Get an in-depth look at the big picture of business practices in Business Ethics — a required course for degrees in business at four-year schools.
Get quality instruction, plus personalized attention
At JCCC, you can receive the same quality instruction at a fraction of the cost. Several classes transfer to four-year institutions.
As published authors, JCCC faculty regularly interact with humanities professors at area four-year schools. JCCC is also one of just 17 U.S. regional centers for the Asian Studies Development Program of the East-West Center at the University of Hawaii.
Other reasons to study philosophy at JCCC include:
- Small classes sizes that allow you to ask questions, engage in discussions and connect with classmates and professors.
- Convenient online classes for many courses and programs
Every class counts to your future
When you study philosophy, future employers will appreciate your ability to think for yourself and communicate ideas clearly and logically. These versatile skills can lead you to careers in:
- Brokerage
- Civil service
- Education
- Government
- Healthcare
- Law
- Marketing
- Psychotherapy
Find employment projections and salary information at the Power BI Post Graduate Report.
Statistics show students who earn college credits in philosophy tend to score higher on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and the Business School Admission Test (GMAT). They also have the fourth-highest median income among people with bachelor’s degrees.
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Contact Info
Dawn Gale
Chair, Department of Philosophy and Religion
Professor, Philosophy
Phone: 913-469-8500, ext. 4694
Location: GEB 157I
Email: dgale@jccc.edu
