Philosophy MA

The Department of Philosophy offers graduate study in a variety of subfields, with notable strengths in two areas of cross-disciplinary research that apply philosophical ideas and methods in the real world. The first is applied ontology, which links philosophical ideas and methods to the use of computers in managing data, for example in medical research or in intelligence analysis. The Department is the world’s center for the academic study of theoretical and applied ontology. A second area where the Department has particular strengths is in the growing field of philosophy, politics, and economics, which studies how the economy, political and social institutions, and questions of justice interact and draws on analytical tools and models from a range of disciplines to address pressing social problems. The Department also excels in philosophy of science, bioethics, and early modern philosophy. The Department is distinguished by its high-quality teaching, robust faculty-student interaction within a vibrant academic community, and the successful placement of our graduates in both academic and extra-academic positions.

Required Core (24 credits)

Select 8 courses of Formal Graduate level Coursework in Philosophy (PHI)

*excluding PHI 596 , PHI 604 , PHI 605 , PHI 606 .

Electives & Culminating Experience (6 credits)

Electives

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours.

Graduate Level PHI (LEC/SEM)
COL/ART/AHI/ARC/CL/ENG/DMS/MUS/RLL/SLL/THD
PHI 599TUT - Graduate Tutorial Credits: 1 - 6 (limit 3 credits)

Culminating Experience: Project or Thesis

PHI 701TUT - MA Thesis Guidance Credits: 1 - 6
or
PHI 702TUT - MA Thesis Guidance Credits: 1 - 6

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

30 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2 Years

Application Fee

$75

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.