{"id":25,"date":"2025-06-30T16:49:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T20:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/philosophy\/?page_id=25"},"modified":"2025-09-23T13:49:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T17:49:45","slug":"careers-and-internships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/philosophy\/careers-and-internships\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers and internships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">What can I do with a degree in philosophy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A major in philosophy will prepare you for almost any professional pursuit you may choose, including careers in business, law, science, health care, education, the media, and nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns triple-bottom-margin is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Where do Clark philosophy students intern?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/auschwitz.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/usao-dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christie\u2019s<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/usao-dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United States Attorney\u2019s Office, Washington, D.C.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lirs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Trade Commission<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Where do Clark philosophy students attend graduate school?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fordham.edu\/info\/20346\/school_of_law\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fordham University School of Law<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lesley.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesley University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Edinburgh<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boston University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hms.harvard.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harvard Medical School<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Where do Clark philosophy alumni work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stanford.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stanford University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.ny.gov\/professionals\/narcotic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York State Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/us-en\/?lnk=m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBM<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chicago.suntimes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicago Sun-Times<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gatesfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns no-gap stagger-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-gray-900-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-43cea23760fc534855f022fff5326da2\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:36rem;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-teal-background-color has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-d2702112 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-small-font-size\"><blockquote><p>&#8220;All of my philosophy classes felt like a new way to see the world. I\u2019m just starting law school now, and I feel like if I can read Sartre, Quine, and others with understanding, the law is not going to be much of a challenge. So far, that seems true. All of my professors were top-notch. They were easily accessible and would meet with you as often as needed to ensure understanding.&#8221;<\/p><cite>Jeff Rivard &#8217;24<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-gray-900-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3e9c86efd8cd992b0a660be83ca07f95\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:44rem;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-light-green-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-d2702112 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-small-font-size\"><blockquote><p>&#8220;My philosophical education at Clark continues to prove its worth at every corner, both personally and professionally. While one might expect  takeaways such as the ability to navigate logical landscapes of complex literature, independent thinking that is crucially substantiated by rigorous argumentation, and hermetic writing abilities, the most valuable part of an education in philosophy is learning intellectual humility and informed compassion for others.&#8221;<\/p><cite>Alex Denley &#8217;20<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ea8482c2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career and Internship Opportunities for Philosophy Majors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clark\u2019s Career Connections Center can help you develop a plan for pursuing your career goals. Also check out ClarkCONNECT, which links you with alumni mentors and employers, and Handshake, Clark\u2019s online job search website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/career-connections-center\/\">Explore<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/philosophy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/career-fair.jpg\" alt=\"2025 career fair\" class=\"wp-image-117 size-full\" style=\"object-position:85% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/philosophy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/career-fair.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/philosophy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/career-fair-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/philosophy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/career-fair-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-panel has-gray-100-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/philosophy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/asec-vertical-853x1024.jpg\" alt=\"ASEC building\" class=\"wp-image-115 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/philosophy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/asec-vertical-853x1024.jpg 853w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/philosophy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/asec-vertical-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/philosophy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/asec-vertical-768x922.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/philosophy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/asec-vertical.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clark Funding for Undergraduate Internships and Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in pursuing an internship, research, or creative project, but wondering how you\u2019ll pay rent? 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