Philosophy Major

• PHLA10H3 and PHLA11H3 are recommended as an intro to the PHL Specialist and Major programs.
• Explore different kinds of courses; this will also help with fulfilling breadth requirements and electives.
• Use Degree Explorer and the UTSC Calendar to plan your courses and program of interest.

• Schedule an appointment with your Program Librarian for in-depth research assistance with your assignments.
• Get writing support at the CTL Writing Centre.

• Attend the Professor/Graduate Student Mix & Mingles to meet many of the professors & TAs you will encounter as you progress through your degree.
• Start building your Co-Curricular Record (CCR) and search for Experiential Learning and Work-Integrated Learning opportunities on CLNx.

• Get involved with the Association of Philosophy Students (APS) at UTSC to connect with peers in your area of study and learn about opportunities available on campus.
• Volunteer in DSL’s Alternative Reading Week program to gain experience and knowledge about social change and community development.

• Volunteer with organizations to expand your interests — you can check listings on CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment).
• Attend the UTSC Get Experience Fair in September and register with SCSU’s Volunteer Network Program to explore opportunities.

DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS

• Further develop your general academic skills by attending workshops offered by the Academic Advising & Career Centre (AA&CC) and Centre for Teaching & Learning (CTL).

APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE

• Get involved in relevant opportunities on and/or off campus (e.g., apply to Work Study, or other part-time and summer jobs on CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment)).

BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY)

• Check CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment) to search for Work Study or volunteer positions on campus to gain experience and to get involved.
• Attend the annual International Undergraduate Philosophy Conference to hear presentations given by a keynote speaker and your senior undergraduate peers.

PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER

• Considering grad school? Speak to professors and advisors early so you are on track.
• Explore careers through the AA&CC’s Job Shadowing and In The Field programs.

CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY

• At least 3.0 PHL credits at the C- or D-level. MATC09H3 can be used as a PHL course for this requirement.
• Use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track with your degree.

• Consider competing for the UTSC Library Undergraduate Research Prize or Poster Forum.
• Consider participating in the UTSC Undergraduate Research Symposium to showcase your work in an interdisciplinary setting.

• Participate in the annual International Undergraduate Philosophy Conference to showcase your work, and listen to other presentations by keynote speakers and your undergraduate peers.
• Apply to the UTSC Socrates Project to receive pedagogical training and to work as a Teaching Assistant in introductory philosophy courses.

• Run for an elected position in the Association of Philosophy Students (APS).
• Look into volunteering or working overseas to expand your network through International Student Centre’s (ISC) Global Learning programs.
• Consider applying to summer undergraduate philosophy institutes abroad.

• Plan a career path with a staff member at the AA&CC.
• Check CLNx for networking events and employer information sessions to attend.
• Attend the Graduate & Professional School Fair in September.
• Talk to professors about how to strengthen your application for graduate school.

• Ensure you have fulfilled your breadth requirements.
• Use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track to graduate.
• Register your “Intent to Graduate” on ACORN by the deadline.

• Apply for an Academic Travel Fund through DSL to research, present at a conference, or engage with the international academic community.

• Attend the Summer & Full-Time Job Fair in January to meet with potential employers looking to hire students for relevant summer and full-time positions.

• Participate in the AA&CC’s Partners in Leadership program to learn and network with an alumni mentor about transitioning to work or further education.

• Attend the AA&CC’s Get Hired job search conference in April/May.
• Attend the Jobs for Grads orientation for a job search “crash course” and for access to full-time job listings.
• Get your Personal Statement reviewed in the AA&CC.