Philosophy, M.A. / Ph.D.
College of Arts and Sciences
Pursue advanced study in a variety of philosophical subdisciplines and engage in interdisciplinary research through our graduate program in philosophy.
As a graduate student, you will deepen your understanding of philosophy with intensive study of ethical theory, philosophy of language, history of philosophy, philosophy of science and more. You also have the option to research in other disciplines, including the social sciences, linguistics, physics, gender studies and religious studies, in an affordable and growing city.
Program Highlights
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Career Options
Unlock a career path that best suits you, as 72 percent of Ph.D. students have accepted long-term academic jobs or fellowships.
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Academic Awards
Our students have won prestigious awards like the Fullbright, DAAD scholarship and Bilinski dissertation fellowship.
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Networking Opportunities
Engage with leading scholars from around the globe through our regular conferences, colloquia and symposia.
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Fully Funded Program
Doctoral students receive full tuition remission and earn a stipend by working as teaching assistants and instructors.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Teaching
Foster learning by conveying knowledge, skills and concepts to students
Writing
Creating professional written content for inclusion in scholarly journal articles, books and reports
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Attention to Detail
Being meticulous and thorough in all aspects of a task or project
Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Innovation
Introducing new ideas, methods or products to improve performance or achieve a specific goal
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Consultant
- Administrator
- Writer
- Teacher
- Engineer
- Artificial Intelligence Researcher
Workplace Settings
- Education
- Religious Institutions
- Publishing
- Medicine
- Physics
- Technology