Master of Arts [M.A] Philosophy
We offer a terminal MA degree in philosophy. We are now offering up to two assistantships per admissions year to MA students. These assistantships currently carry a stipend of approximately $16,000, health insurance and a tuition waiver. MA students who are not funded may complete their degrees part-time, and may begin their studies in either the fall or the spring. Students who complete their MA here may apply to the PhD program, and will compete on the same footing as all candidates applying with MA degrees in philosophy. The MA requires either 30 hours of coursework (for students who write a thesis), or 36 hours of coursework (for students who take the MA exam). The prerequisite is a Bachelor's degree in philosophy. (In exceptional cases, an applicant may be admitted with a Bachelor's degree in another field, if the applicant has completed substantial philosophy coursework.) MA students take classes alongside PhD students and receive full faculty support and attention.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $19966 | $19966 |
| Health Insurance | $1740 | $1740 |
| Books and supply | $396 | $396 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $750 | $750 |
| Total Fees | $22852 | $22852 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 320 | 340 | 2 |
- Students must have a baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Students must achieve an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher in the degree program.
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Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.