PHILOSOPHY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Major, Career & Job Hunting Information Online

Exploring Majors – includes description of major, special skills and abilities needed to succeed, examples of job titles, examples of organizations that hire these majors, resources for learning about the field, contacts:

Emmett Holman, Associate Professor: Undergraduate Coordinator-Philosophy, B459 Robinson Hall, 993-1329, eholman@gmu.edu
Whitney Shiner, Assistant Professor: Undergraduate Coordinator-Religious Studies, B446 Robinson Hall, 993-4327, wshiner@gmu.edu.
University Career Services, 348 SUB 1, 703-993-2370

Career Library Resources located in SUB1, Room 348
Career Handbook for Philosophy Majors
What Can I Do With A Major in Philosophy?
What Can I Do With A Major in Religious Studies?
Careers in Religious Studies
Degree Prospects -Career field information and post-graduate study options
Philosophy directory -Links to websites: job searches, glossaries, and resources
O*NET Online (In-depth information about occupations)
Non-academic Careers in Philosophy
American Academy of Religion – Career Information
George Mason University Career Network (GMU network of alumni and other professionals share information on career fields, employers and job hunting - available only to GMU students and alumni)

Idealist – Clearinghouse for internships and jobs throughout the world in the non-profit sector
PatriotJobWeb – University Career Services
Internship Fair – each spring semester an internship fair is held at Mason
Career Library Resources located in SUB1, Room 348
Types of Career Related Experience
Getting the Most from Your Internship Experience
Prepare to Job Hunt (good information for getting experience as well – writing resumes, interviewing, etc.)

Graduate and Professional School