Program Overview

Combined Philosophy Degrees

Program Overview

The Combined Philosophy Degrees program at the University of North Texas offers a unique opportunity for students to earn both a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Philosophy. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in philosophy, preparing them for careers in academia, law, journalism, and other fields.

Program Details

• Program Type: Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degrees
• Major: Philosophy
• Grad Track: Yes
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated Time to Complete: 5-6 years
• Credit Hours: 150

Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts with a major in philosophy involves the study of the history of Western and non-Western philosophy and religion. The program provides students with insight into the world's cultural heritage and prepares them for careers in various fields. The Master of Arts in Philosophy at UNT offers a world-class learning experience that prepares students for both academic and non-academic careers. Graduate students study with nationally and internationally known faculty members in the fields of environmental philosophy and the philosophy of science, technology, and society.

Requirements

• Tuition & Aid: Information on tuition and aid can be found on the university's website.
• How to Apply: Information on the application process can be found on the university's website.

Marketable Skills

• Analytic Reasoning
• Professional Writing
• Problem-Solving
• Ethical Decision-Making
• Critical Thinking
• Evaluation of Written Materials
• Oral Presentation of Ideas
• Basic Structures of Policy Formation
• Basic Understanding of Environmental Ethics/Law
• Writing an Extended Text

Program Highlights

• Faculty: The department has outstanding teachers and scholars, including leading authorities on environmental ethics, philosophy of science and technology, and continental philosophy.
• Research Areas: The department has a strong focus on environmental philosophy, science, and policy, and is home to the nation's leading Doctoral Program in environmental ethics/philosophy and the nation's first Master's Program in the field.
• Student Organizations: The UNT Philosophy Club is a student organization that brings students and faculty together in dialogue about topics in the study of philosophy.

Career Opportunities

• Education
• Journalism
• Law
• Public Administration
• Public Service
• Publishing
• Academic Careers: Students pursuing academic careers in the humanities and the sciences may take the Master of Arts in Philosophy as preparation for Ph.D.-level work in philosophy and related fields.

Courses

• Metaphysics: Examination of the ultimate nature of reality and the terms used to understand it.
• Social and Political Philosophy: Examines how people should live together in communities and what legitimate governing institutions best promote the ideals of freedom, justice, rights, democracy, equality, and happiness.
• Philosophy of Science and Technology: A focused examination of the relationship between science and technology, the role of experiment and instrumentation in scientific practice, the social construction of scientific knowledge and technical artifacts, the nature of technology in human perception and experience, and the broader social impacts of science and technology.
• Environmental Philosophy: Intensive analysis of new positions in environmental philosophy with special emphasis on their theoretical value as a contribution to contemporary philosophy and their practical value with regard to environmental policy and decision making.
• Asian Philosophies and Religions: Provides an insight into worldviews by studying the major Asian philosophies and religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Daoism, Confucianism, Shinto, and Zen.
• Ethics and Society: Survey of basic ethical theories and exploration of such issues as abortion, euthanasia, national security and civil liberties, affirmative action, the death penalty, extramarital sex, pornography, animal rights, world hunger, and the environment.