Philosophy, MA
Master's in Philosophy
Curriculum
- Thesis option: 30 credit hours total, with 6 for thesis research
- Report option: 32 credit hours total
- Creative Component option: 32 credit hours total
- Degree requirements include Symbolic Logic, Ancient or Medieval Philosophy, History of Modern Philosophy, Pre-Twentieth Century History of Philosophy, Contemporary Ethical Theory or Topics in Ethical Theory
GRADS
Go on to PhD programs and diverse employment in academia and industry.
Research and Faculty
The Ethics Center on campus gives you the opportunity to work with professional ethicists, faculty, fellow students, and the general public, providing an environment to analyze and review relevant topics in the field.
Admissions
- 24 undergraduate credit hours (at least 18 upper-division level) in philosophy, including courses in history of ancient philosophy, history of 17th and 18th century philosophy, and logic
- Transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Sample of written work (philosophy paper preferred)
- Two letters of recommendation
*Note that otherwise admissible students without the undergraduate prerequisite courses listed above may be granted qualified or provisional status until the prerequisites are satisfied.
Test Scores:
GRE preferred but not required
Application Deadlines:
February 28 (Fall admission, full consideration for assistantship)
Cost & Assistance
A limited number of graduate assistantship positions are available to assist with the costs of graduate study.