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2009-2010 University Catalog
Philosophy, MA
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Banner Code: LA-MA-PHIL
The master’s degree in philosophy is designed for students who intend to pursue a doctorate in philosophy as well as for those who seek the master’s as a terminal degree, either in pursuit of their intellectual interests or to further their professional expertise. Students can do a master’s degree with a focus on traditional and contemporary philosophy or chose one of two concentrations. All provide grounding in the history of philosophy, ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, contemporary continental thought, contemporary analytic philosophy, and philosophy of science.
This program of study is offered by the Department of Philosophy .
For policies governing all graduate degrees, see the Academic Policies chapter of the catalog. |
Application Requirements
In addition to fulfilling university admission requirements for graduate study, applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, a statement of student goals in pursuing the degree, and a writing sample. GRE exams are not required. They are recommended, however, especially for those students planning to pursue a PhD in philosophy. Degree Requirements
Students pursuing this degree must successfully complete 30 credits, which may include a project or thesis. Students need to identify an advisor on entering the program and meet regularly with that advisor during their course of study. With their advisor’s approval, students may apply up to 9 credits from other departments toward the degree. Four courses (12 credits) of required course work:
One course (3 credits) in ancient or medieval philosophy
One course (3 credits) in modern philosophy
One course (3 credits) in contemporary philosophy
One course (3 credits) in an advanced seminar
Six elective courses (18 credits)
3-6 credits of thesis (optional)
Students who do a thesis take one or two fewer elective courses, depending on their number of thesis credits. ▲ Concentration in Philosophy and Cultural Theory (PHCT)
Four courses (12 credits) in philosophy:
One course (3 credits) in ancient or medieval philosophy
One course (3 credits) in modern philosophy
One course (3 credits) in contemporary philosophy
One course (3 credits) in an advanced seminar
One required course (3 credits) in cultural studies
Students are encouraged to take this course as early in their program as possible. One elective course (3 credits) in cultural studies
Four elective courses (12 credits)
3-6 credits of thesis (optional)
Students who do a thesis take one or two fewer elective courses, depending on their number of thesis credits. ▲ Concentration in Professional Ethics (PETH)
With prior written approval of the graduate director, PHIL 691 - Special Topics in Philosophy and PHIL 721 - Advanced Seminar in Philosophy, when relevant, may be able used to fulfill some of the requirements for this concentration. One required course (3 credits) in the history of philosophy:
One elective course (3 credits) in the history of philosophy chosen from:
One course (3 credits) in professional ethics
Two courses (6 credits) in applied ethics chosen from:
Three to five elective courses (9-15 credits)
3-6 credits of thesis (optional)
Students who do a thesis take one or two fewer elective courses, depending on their number of thesis credits. |
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