Traditional M.A. Degree in Philosophy

This program is reasonably broad, encompassing both the analytic and continental traditions.  It includes rigorous work in the history of philosophy and on contemporary issues. The department considers this a terminal masters and does not recommend the degree as preparation for a PhD elsewhere. A minimum of 36 graduate credits must be presented for the degree as well as a 30-40 page thesis paper written in consultation with a committee of three faculty.

Requirements for the Traditional M.A. Degree

1. 36 graduate semester credits
2. 33 credits must be in philosophy
3. 2 of the 33 credits must be in the Philosophy Forum [Phil 510, 2 credits]
4. At least 3 of the 33 credits must be in Topics in Value Theory [Phil 502]
5. At least 3 of the 33 credits must be in Philosophy of Science or Philosophy of Technology [Phil 501]
6. At least 3 of the 33 credits must be in History of Philosophy [Phil 4--]
7. 4 of the 33 credits must be thesis credits [Phil 599]
8. 18 total credits must be at the 500-level, excluding Phil 591, 593, 597, and 599
9. A student may take 3 graduate credits outside the department
10. The successful completion and defense of a 30-40 page thesis

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