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Graduate Program Admission Requirements
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is usually required for admission to the graduate school. Applicants must submit GRE scores (TOEFL for foreign applicants) and three letters of recommendation with their application to the Office of Graduate Program Services. It is recommended that applicants intending to pursue the M.A. in philosophy possess the equivalent of two-years of college-level preparation in a foreign language and at least the equivalent of an undergraduate minor in philosophy (18 semester hours).
Applicants intending to pursue the M.A. in philosophy as preparation for or supplement to work in another discipline, as well as persons planning to pursue a terminal M.A., in most cases should present evidence of at least the equivalent of an undergraduate minor in philosophy along with other material demonstrating preparation for admission. Persons who do not have an undergraduate major or minor in philosophy should consult the graduate coordinator prior to submitting their application.
The Bottom Lines
The M.A. program is designed to provide innovative prospects and unique opportunities for pursuing intensive, in-depth study within the discipline of philosophy. Particular attention is given to developing an appreciation for the varieties of philosophical methods, perspectives, and modes of analysis, and their relation to the methodological concerns and interests of other disciplines.
