Campuses:
Twin Cities campus
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Twin Cities Campus
Philosophy M.A.Philosophy 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
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
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, and is limited (0-2 candidates per year).
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. Terminal M.A. students are required to take two history courses; one in ancient philosophy and one in modern.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Recognizing that evidence of ability to pursue graduate study in philosophy is diverse, the department does not specify prerequisites for admission. Normally, those admitted have a broad undergraduate background that includes some courses in philosophy.
Special Application Requirements:
Students must apply to both the University and the Department of Philosophy. The department application for admission and aid is available from the Admissions and Aid Committee at the address listed above, or may be downloaded from the philosophy website at www.philosophy.umn.edu. All application materials may be uploaded to Apply Yourself. Department materials required include a completed application form, personal statement, transcripts, scores from the GRE General Test, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. Students interested in DOVE or MacArthur Fellowships should include a statement expressing their interest. Students interested in the MacArthur Fellowship should also contact the MacArthur Program, through the Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change. Applications, together with all supporting materials, must be received by December 31. The philosophy department reviews applications once a year, and admits students for entry in the fall semester only.
Applicants must submit their test score(s) from the following:
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan A: Plan A requires
14
major credits,
6
credits outside the major,
and
10
thesis credits.
The final exam is written and oral.
Plan B: Plan B requires
24
major credits and
6
credits outside the major.
The final exam is written and oral.
A capstone project is required.
Capstone Project:The project is three Plan B papers. For details see Philosophy Department Degree Program: M.A., available as a PDF on the philosophy website at www.philosophy.umn.edu.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
Use of 4xxx courses requires program approval.
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