<p>I plan to transfer to UF from Santa Fe in Gainesville for a Philosophy major.</p>
<p>I don't hear very much about the major and was told by an adviser that most applicants had at least a 2.5 GPA overall and in their two prereq philosophy courses.</p>
<p>Does anyone know the chances of transferring in for Philosophy?</p>
<p>Too mean no harm what so ever or to not be harsh. But why philosophy? I know it’s a saying, “study what you love and you ought to make the best of it,” but philosophy is really pusing the pickle (i just made that up). It’s really hard to land a job in philosophy which will most likely be one as a philosophy instructor IF you could land a job at a CC college or university one day. Just TRY to reconsider your major in todays market; because, it’s really tough and with a degree in philosophy your making it harder on yourself in the future in regards to finding a job.</p>
<p>Your sincerly,</p>
<p>I plan to go to law school. I have a fond love of philosophy, reasoning, and logic.</p>
<p>Whitespider,</p>
<p>The advisors are correct, it’s not hard to get into philosophy because it’s not a limited access program. But make sure you really want to go into that program. I’m sure the philosophy courses and professors at Santa Fe are better than here. Here at UF, you are required to go to lecture and discussion which basically means they treat it like a science course, (i.e., class and then lab) they’re are at different times and locations. The TA makes discussions very confusing to the point where you wonder do they even know where they’re going with this.</p>
<p>Secondly, there are plenty of programs that can help you prepare for Law School or the LSAT. All you really need is a program to teach you critical thinking and writing. I’m not trying to tell you not to follow the study you love but at least think about it before submitting that application! The philosophy discussions here are not where you find out the solutions to the problem, however, you will only talk about the problem–so it gets you no where and that can be frustrating, for one, you have papers to right and you need understanding, and two, as an inspiring lawyer, you probably like solutions and you want to solve the case and not be clueless to who’s right and who’s wrong or what’s right and what’s wrong. So just do a little more research before submitting your app.</p>
<p>Wish you the best!</p>
<p>Very good advice, kscool.</p>
<p>I have a fond attraction to reasoning and logic. Psychology interests me as well. With what you’ve said I may very well put more focus into English, possibly. As for critical thinking, I can’t see this as a bad choice, provided I have the motivation and drive to enjoy the hard toil.</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>You’re welcome. I also took logic before, it was a cool class and practical. And as for majoring in English, that is a good fit to prepare you for law school. Law Schools will take any major as long as your are competitive (grades, lsat scores, and maybe extra curricular) . Just find out what you truly what to do and what study you find enjoyable!</p>
<p>Best,</p>
<p>English and Psych are limited access programs. By the way did you ever get in? I applied for philosophy too :)</p>
<p>My brother majored in Philosophy and is currently in law school. He felt incredibly prepared when entering law school and is doing really well.
Art History is another program that can also prepare students for Law school.
It’s all about seeing things and understanding things differently and it does give you an edge.</p>