Campuses:
Twin Cities campus
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Twin Cities Campus
Philosophy MinorPhilosophy Department
College of Liberal Arts
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of Philosophy, 271 19th Avenue South, 831 Heller Hall, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0310 (612-625-6563; fax: 612-626-8380)
Email:
umphil@umn.edu
Website: http://www.philosophy.umn.edu
The Department of Philosophy offers both Ph.D. and M.A. degrees. Students are primarily admitted to the Ph.D. program, while admission to the M.A. is intended for those with professional goals in other fields. Minor requirements for students majoring in other fields: A master's minor requires 6 course credits in philosophy approved by the Director of Graduate Studies in Philosophy. Programs are tailored to meet the interests and needs of the student. A doctoral minor requires 12 course credits in philosophy approved by the Director of Graduate studies in Philosophy. Programs are tailored to meet the interests and needs of the student.
Philosophy is noteworthy for its emphasis on the individual student's research interests. With the help of an adviser, students design their own program of study, which consists of the philosophy major and either a supporting program or a minor. The minor or supporting program, drawn at least in part from a department or departments other than philosophy, complements the student's research focus. Students gain a broad base of knowledge through required coursework. Ph.D. candidates take courses in four main areas: history of philosophy, logic, ELMS (epistemology, philosophy of language, metaphysics, philosophy of science), and value theory. These areas provide a firm foundation for research and teaching beyond the Ph.D. program.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
Special Application Requirements:
Students majoring in other fields who wish to pursue an M.A. or Ph.D. minor in philosophy should contact the director of graduate studies to set up an appointment to discuss their goals and objectives.
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A master's minor requires 6 course credits in philosophy approved by the director of graduate studies in philosophy. Programs are tailored to meet the interests and needs of the student. A doctoral minor requires 12 course credits in philosophy approved by the director of graduate studies in philosophy. Programs are tailored to meet the interests and needs of the student. For graduate-level credit, use of 4xxx courses requires program approval.
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