1.  Introductions  Undergraduate Program Director  Philosophy Course Union www.ryerson.ca/www.ryerson.ca/philosophy

2. Welcome! Some important (friendly) people to get to know … “ We’re here to help ! ” Chair Prof. Andrew Hunter ahunter@arts.ryerson.ca JORG 426 416.979.5000 x6160 Program Director Prof. John Caruana jcaruana@arts.ryerson.ca JORG 424 416.979.5000 x7414 Program Administrator Ryan Walters r2walter@ryerson.ca JORG 429 416.979.5000 x3208

3. Opening Remarks  Congratulations!  Welcome  Career training vs getting an education: (1) Some myths about (un)employment (2) Some surprising advice: don’t worry about specific career choices now! Our focus: a broad liberal arts education that will equip you for many careers, including some that haven’t even been invented yet!

4. 4 Possible careers: Teacher/Professor Lawyer Investment and Banking Journalism Public service Ethicist Computer Science and Software Development

5.  Bill Clinton  Harrison Ford  Ricky Gervais  Paul Martin  Steve Martin  Beverley McLachlin  Pope John Paul II  Joan Rivers  George Soros  Peter Thiel  Alex Trebeck  Moses Znaimer

6.  1st & 2nd SEMESTER  REQUIRED:   SSH 105Critical Thinking I  SSH 205Academic Writing and Research   REQUIRED GROUP 1: Two courses from the following:   PHL 101Plato and the Roots of Western Philosophy  PHL 201Problems in Philosophy  PHL 333 Philosophy of Human Nature  PHL 366Existentialism and Art and Culture   REQUIRED GROUP 2: Four courses from Table ITable I   PROFESSIONALLY RELATED: One course from Table I or IIITable IIII  PROFESSIONALLY RELATED: One course from Table IIITable III

7. For Critical Thinking – SSH 105 Integrate “what to know” with “how to know” + Develop transferable skills = Achieve HIGHER GPA! Facilitator-led – structured sessions – held weekly

8. Table I  By the time you graduate, you must complete 12-16 courses from Table I. Table II and Minors  By the time you graduate, you must complete 7-11 courses from Table II.  you can choose to complete one or two minors by taking 6 courses (per minor) in one of these areas:minors Information Systems; Law; Human Resources Management; Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Management; Marketing; Sociology; Psychology; Criminal Justice; Politics and Governance; English; History; News Studies; Professional Communication; Chemistry; etc.  It’s up to you to complete all the requirements for options and minors. If you do, they will appear on your transcript.

9. School / Work / Life Balance  You’re “only” in 15 hours of class per week.  A good rule of thumb: for every hour you’re in class, you should be devoting another hour to preparing for that class, doing assignments for that class, etc.  So, 15 hour in class + 15 hours of study = 30 hours a week.  Another good rule of thumb: don’t take a job that demands more than 10-15 hours a week. (30 + 15 = 45). PS: On-campus jobs are great! www.ryerson.ca/career/jobsearch/searchjob/oncampusjobs/ www.ryerson.ca/career/jobsearch/searchjob/oncampusjobs/

10. Student Life: Beyond the Books Lots of opportunities to get involved! You’re Automatically Part of Two Communities:  Ryerson-Wide Student Clubs and Groups Ryerson-Wide Student Clubs and Groups  Faculty of Arts Student Life Faculty of Arts Student Life And There’s So Much More, Such As …  Residence Life Residence Life  Sports and Recreation Sports and Recreation  International Opportunities International Opportunities  Bottom line: “The more you put into university life, the more you get out of it!”

11. What if you Need Help? (1) Having problems? If you’re experiencing any academic or personal problems, tell your instructors about them ASAP. Often, some “leeway” can be made for assignments/tests. If your situation affects more than one course, talk to the program director or assistant immediately. (2) If you become ill, have your doctor sign a Ryerson Medical Certificate immediately. You can use the Ryerson Clinic too. www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/forms/ (3) We have a Personal Counsellor who is here to help you, confidentially, with any personal difficulties you may be experiencing. (Ruth Frolic rfrolick@arts.ryerson.ca)

12. (4) Need Academic Help? In addition to your professors, there is lots of support available through the Learning Success Centre and the Writing Centre. www.ryerson.ca/studentservices/learningsuccess/ www.ryerson.ca/writingcentre/ (5) If you have a disability of any sort, contact the Access Centre for assistance: (www.ryerson.ca/studentservices/accesscentre/)www.ryerson.ca/studentservices/accesscentre/ (6) We have a Career Counsellor you can consult: www.ryerson.ca/arts/careercounselling/ Sonny Wong (POD-344) sonny.wong@ryerson.casonny.wong@ryerson.ca (7) Safety and Security on campus. Ryerson Walk Safe: www.ryerson.ca/security/services/www.ryerson.ca/security/services/

13. Final Reminders:  Classes start at 10 minutes past the hour.  “Lectures” versus “Tutorials”. Attendance is mandatory in both.  Please check your new Ryerson email account daily. We will not use your old email accounts after the first week of term. “I didn’t see that email” is not an excuse.  Only use your Ryerson email account to communicate with us, and with your professors. If you need help, ask someone. There is lots of support:  Student Services: www.ryerson.ca/studentservices/www.ryerson.ca/studentservices/  Student Guide: www.ryerson.ca/studentguide/www.ryerson.ca/studentguide/  Contact Ryan, your UPD, or one of your professors We have high hopes for you (and high expectations too!)

14. Upcoming Event: Philosophy Start-of-Term Reception Tuesday, Sept. 9 5:00 – 9:00 PM Arts and Letters Club Please join us. Don’t be shy! See you there!! More from your Course Union!!!