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Examples of Possible Careers*
Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary
- 6.7% faster than the average
- 30,900 number of jobs
- $76,160 potential earnings
Lawyers
- 4.0% about as fast as the average
- 813,900 number of jobs
- $126,930 potential earnings
Social workers, all other
- 5.1% faster than the average
- 62,500 number of jobs
- $64,210 potential earnings
Public relations and fundraising managers
- 9.2% much faster than the average
- 88,000 number of jobs
- $118,430 potential earnings
Social and community service managers
- 17.0% much faster than the average
- 175,500 number of jobs
- $69,600 potential earnings
Media and communication workers, all other
- 8.1% much faster than the average
- 35,200 number of jobs
- $49,730 potential earnings
News analysts, reporters, and journalists
- -11.2% decline
- 52,000 number of jobs
- $49,300 potential earnings
Writers and authors
- -2.3% decline
- 131,200 number of jobs
- $67,120 potential earnings
Additional Careers
- Bioethicist
- Business/Management Positions
- Communication Specialists
*Note
Source of occupation titles and labor data is from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
Description
The Master of Arts degree in Philosophy offers intensive, in-depth study of philosophy, with particular attention to the diversity of philosophical methods, perspectives and traditions, as well as their relation to other disciplines.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale
- Official transcript(s)
- Writing sample
- Goal statement
- Three letters of recommendation
- English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:1
- Minimum 587 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
- Minimum 94 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)
- Minimum 82 MELAB score
- Minimum 7.0 IELTS score
- Minimum 65 PTE score
- Minimum 120 Duolingo English test score
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history of philosophy from the classical period to the present day, of the various fields of philosophical inquiry and of central philosophical questions, both historical and contemporary.
- Articulate and defend their positions through philosophical argumentation in both written and oral form.
- Successfully navigate the professional academic world and prepare strong applications to doctoral programs, if they choose to continue their studies after completion of the master's degree.
Program Requirements
Major Requirements
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
PHIL 51038 | INTERMEDIATE LOGIC | 3 |
PHIL 60191 | GRADUATE SEMINAR 1 | 6 |
PHIL 69101 | PROSEMINAR: PROFESSIONAL AND PEDAGOGICAL TRAINING 2 | 6 |
3 | 15 |
4 | 6 |
| THESIS I | |
| RESEARCH | |
| |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Graduation Requirements
Students who lack background preparation in a specific area will be required to take an undergraduate course and earn a minimum B grade in that course as a prerequisite to further graduate study. The student's advisory group, in consultation with the graduate coordinator, will determine which course prerequisites are needed.