MA/MS in Philosophy

The Philosophy master's program in the College of Arts and Sciences seeks to develop educators and researchers who understand philosophy deeply and know its history widely. The department is open to many schools of thought, from analytic to continental, historical and literary, and a philosophy and religion concentration is offered. Applicants submit letters of recommendation, a philosophy writing sample, a brief statement of their philosophical interests and GRE scores, in addition to meeting the university's admission and English proficiency requirements. The degree combines core courses, general or concentration courses, electives and a thesis, and prepares students to make a mark in their chosen specialties and to their wider scholarly community. Prospective students can find contacts, deadlines, delivery details and the full curriculum for the M.A. in the 2026-2027 Graduate Catalog, and should review them together with the university's general graduate admission policies before applying. Students interested in this degree are encouraged to contact the department directly with questions about fit, funding and timelines.