Philosophy - M.A.

Program Overview

Philosophy - M.A.

Overview

The Master of Arts degree in Philosophy offers intensive, in-depth study of philosophy, with particular attention to the diversity of philosophical methods, perspectives and traditions, as well as their relation to other disciplines.

Admissions

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Writing sample
• Goal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 102 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 7.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 73 PTE score
  • Minimum 130 DET score

Coursework

• Major Requirements:
  • PHIL 51038: INTERMEDIATE LOGIC (3 credit hours)
  • PHIL 60191: GRADUATE SEMINAR 1 (6 credit hours)
  • PHIL 69101: PROSEMINAR: PROFESSIONAL AND PEDAGOGICAL TRAINING 2 (6 credit hours)
  • Philosophy (PHIL) Elective Coursework (15 credit hours)
• Culminating Experience:
  • Thesis or Research, choose from the following:
    • PHIL 69199: THESIS I
    • PHIL 69998: RESEARCH
    • Additional Philosophy (PHIL) coursework and a paper
• Minimum Total Credit Hours: 36

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum Major GPA: 3.000
• Minimum Overall GPA: 3.000

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the history of philosophy from the classical period to the present day, of the various fields of philosophical inquiry and of central philosophical questions, both historical and contemporary.
2. Articulate and defend their positions through philosophical argumentation in both written and oral form.
3. Successfully navigate the professional academic world and prepare strong applications to doctoral programs, if they choose to continue their studies after completion of the master's degree.

Full Description

The Master of Arts degree in Philosophy offers intensive, in-depth study of philosophy, with particular attention to the diversity and plurality of philosophical methods, perspectives and traditions and their relation to other disciplines.

Most graduates go on to pursue doctoral degrees in philosophy, while others are seeking a terminal master's degree in philosophy to supplement and enhance their careers or their work in other disciplines.

The graduate program stresses both breadth and depth and offers students the option of a thesis or a non-thesis research project as a culminating experience.