Recent Program Features

"Every professor I have encountered in the Philosophy Dept genuinely cares that you are learning the material. I, amidst the confusion that can follow dense philosophical works, have asked many questions with obvious answers and have never been made to feel like I shouldn't have. This department is full of extremely well read teachers who truly want to help you learn; it is so motivating!” 

"My very first class at MN State Mankato was Philosophy: Law, Justice, and Society. It was immediately clear to me that I wanted to major in Philosophy...I believe that the Philosophy curriculum teaches its students critical thinking better than any other discipline. Some students may find their first Philosophy class to be difficult or an acquired taste, but it’s worth it!"

"The best part about the World Languages & Cultures Department is the opportunities they provide for the students to go out and explore the world! I studied abroad in Spain through the department and it was a wonderful experience! It has really opened my eyes to the diversity we have in the world and has been a great opportunity to practice using Spanish in my everyday life. Studying abroad is an amazing experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone else who is interested!”

"The Department of World Languages & Cultures has dedicated, intelligent professors and a well-rounded outlook that will help students regardless of their career goals. I appreciate the MS Spanish for its education class requirement and the opportunities I've had to teach Spanish at the undergraduate level.”