Program Advisors in Philosophy, Anthropology and Religion
The Department of Philosophy, Anthropology and Religion want nothing more than your success at Central Michigan University. The department offers a wide variety of courses in general education that fulfill the University Program and Competency requirements.
To discover more information on your area of interest, course offerings, and selecting an academic advisor, please follow the links below.
Advising appointments
To sign your major, minor or certificate program, you can email the area coordinator or faculty member listed in your area of interest. In the email include your name, phone number and availability to schedule an appointment or request information.
Philosophy degrees
We offer the following degrees and certificates in Philosophy:
- Philosophy Major/Minor
- Ethics, Values, and Society Minor
- Intergroup Relations and Justice Minor
- Critical Reasoning Certificate
- Cultural Competency Certificate
Philosophy program advisors
Please contact the following program advisors for Philosophy:
Intergroup Relations and Justice program advisors
Please contact the following program advisors for Intergroup Relations and Justice:
Philosophy course guides
Please read the following guide will help you review our course offerings.
Philosophy student handbook
We have written a detailed advising guide for students interested in philosophy. Inside you will find our well-considered advice on:
- careers for philosophy majors.
- philosophy as a preparation for graduate, professional, and law school.
- graduate school in philosophy.
- choosing philosophy courses to steer along several tracks: (1) graduate school in philosophy, (2) pre-law, (3) philosophy and the humanities, (4) philosophy and science, and (5) philosophy and computer science.
- how to get the most out of your time studying philosophy at CMU.
Exploring philosophy
Check out these resources for learning more about Philosophy.
Anthropology degrees
We offer the following degrees and certificate in Anthropology:
Anthropology program advisors
Please contact the following program advisors for Anthropology:
- Rachel Caspari (Biological Anthropology)
- Sergio Chavez (Archaeology)
- Stasia Chavez (Archaeology)
- Laura Cochrane (Cultural Anthropology)
- Carmen White (Cultural Anthropology)
- Cathy Willermet (Biological Anthropology), Area Coordinator
Forensic studies certificate program advisors
Please contact the following program advisors for Forensic Studies:
Religion degrees
We offer a major and minor in Religion:
Religion program advisors
Please contact the following program advisors for Religion:
- Talat Halman
- Sara Moslener
- Kelly Murphy, Area Coordinator
- Guy Newland
- Laurel Zwissler
Religion course guides
Please read the following guide will help you review our course offerings.
Transfer student information
As a transfer student, you are strongly encouraged to contact the Department of Philosophy, Anthropology and Religion as soon as you are interested in transferring to CMU by sending an email to par@cmich.edu with your name, phone number, and availability. The department will assign an advisor and have them reach out to you.
Also, you will need to contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for information on applying to CMU and determining what credits will transfer.