Program Overview

Human Geography Philosophy Ph.D.

Program Overview

The Human Geography Philosophy Ph.D. program at the University of North Texas is a world-class educational experience that offers foundational training in environmental philosophy, the history of Western philosophy, philosophy of science and technology, and related fields. The program is designed to prepare students for careers both within academia and in non-academic sectors.

Program Details

• Program Type: Doctoral Degree
• Major: Human Geography Philosophy
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated Time to Complete: 3-5 years
• Credit Hours: 42 (with master's) or 72 (with bachelor's)

Program Description

The program explores the impact of human behavior on the physical world and researches new methods to inform public policy and economic development. The program is known for its focus on environmental ethics and philosophy, and faculty have expertise in philosophy and public policy, philosophy in science and technology, and religion and ecology.

Requirements

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Marketable Skills

• Formal deductive and inductive methods
• Ability to write a book-length manuscript
• Pedagogical practices
• Knowledge of ethical theory
• Ability to translate theory to practice

Program Highlights

• Home to the first journal in the field, Environmental Ethics (founded 1979)
• Home to the Center for Environmental Philosophy
• Home to the world's first field station in environmental philosophy, science, and policy at Cape Horn, Chile
• Pursues a number of research projects, including the Philosophy of Water Project, The Philosophy of Food Project, and the Philosophy for Children Project

Courses

• Environmental Ethics, Science and Public Policy (3 hrs)
• Religion and Ecology (3 hrs)
• Foundations of Geographic Thought (3 hrs)
• Location Intelligence: Advanced Business GIS Concepts and Applications (3 hrs)
• Ethnographic and Qualitative Methods (3 hrs)
• Environmental Ethics (3 hrs)

Career Opportunities

The program prepares students for careers in academia, government, the private sector, or non-profit organizations, based on the expertise they develop in a specific field of research.

Department Information

• Department: Department of Philosophy and Religion
• Location: Environmental Education, Science & Technology Building, Room 225

Related Programs

• Philosophy Ph.D.
• Philosophy Master's
• Similar Areas of Study: STEM, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences