Advising & Student Resources

Advising

• Philosophy Lead Advisor: Dr. Duston Moore, 260-481-6366
• Religious Studies Lead Advisor: Dr. Erik Ohlander, 260-481-0504
• Department Chair:  Dr. Bernd Buldt
• Department Secretary:  Deborah Hoile, 260-481-6366

To facilitate networking opportunities, we strongly encourage each major to also choose a second faculty advisor from within the department; preferably one whose research and interests match the interests and educational objectives of the student.  

Links for IPFW Course Information & Degree Requirements

• Bingo Sheet (pdf) the most recent course checklist for monitoring progress toward the Bachelor's degree in Philosophy.  If uncertain, verify with your advisor which bingo sheet you are under.
• Undergraduate Programs requirements for departmental major and minors.
• General Course Information for all Philosophy and Religious Studies courses.
• General Education Requirements explained in Section 2 of the Undergraduate Student Bulletin.
• COAS Distribution Requirements for the Bachelor's degree explained in the Colleges, Schools & Divisions section of the Undergraduate Student Bulletin.
• Online Schedule of Classes for current course offerings.
• Undergraduate Student Bulletin (if uncertain, verify with your advisor or the COAS office which bulletin year you are under)
• Graduate Student Bulletin (IPFW does not have a graduate philosophy program at present)

Tools for Success

• Writing is as much a hallmark of Philosophy and Religious Studies as rhetoric and discussions.  It is also an integral part of good scholarship and professional success.  At The Writing Center, consultants are available to help tweak papers or brainstorm ideas. 

• The Center for Academic Support and Advancement (CASA) offers many services at no charge.  Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the opportunities for:  tutoring and supplemental instruction; reading and study skills; testing and placement; workshops and assistance for English as a second language.

• Use the "What If" Degree Analysis tool in your "myIPFW" page if you are currently in a different discipline and would like to see how your coursework might apply to a philosophy major.  Check the results with an advisor as other options may apply.

• Check out our two Philosophy Scholarships:  James S. Churchill Philosophy Essay Contest and the Jean and Bill Bruening Philosophy Scholarship

Graduation

To be considered for Graduation, you must submit an Application for Graduation.  Information about the ceremony can be found on the Commencement webpage.

Careers

Philosophy

The American Philosophical Association (APA) offers valuable advice on their site for anyone interested in pursuing a degree in philosophy. Take a minute to read up on the various traditional fields of philosophy, modern needs for higher thinking, and much more.

Religious Studies

A minor in religious studies serves as excellent preparation for graduate study in the field as well as furnishing skills and knowledge highly valued in career paths as varied as law, social work, the ministry, education, the nonprofit sector, and journalism to name but a few.

On campus assistance

Contact IPFW Career Services for information on part-time, work-study, internships, upcoming job fairs, and positions available through JobZone.

Links for Information & Research

• Philosophy Resources through IPFW Helmke Library (articles, books, websites, writing guides)
• The American Philosophical Association
• The American Academy of Religion
• The American Philosophical Society
• Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
• Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
• The Society for Women in Philosophy
• The Indiana Philosophical Association
• The WWW Virtual Library of Philosophy
• EpistemeLinks
• Applied Ethics Resources
• Ethics in Political Science
• Philosophy on the EServer
• Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy
• The Indiana University Program in Pure & Applied Logic
• Purdue University Graduate School Programs
• Graduate Schools  (site with various listings)

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