Master of Arts - Philosophy

Program Description

In the Philosophy program, students will gain a foundational understanding of the discipline, grounded in continental European thought, through rigorous coursework and seminars. Through directed research, colloquia and the dissertation, students will also develop the expertise necessary to begin their academic career. In addition to their studies within the department, they will spend the spring of their second year abroad, engaged in immersive language study.

The department is committed to their success not only as a scholar but as a teacher. The teaching practicum, taken over the second and third years of study, guides students in their transition from teaching assistant to teaching fellow to the academic job market, making them a strong candidate for tenure-track positions and postdocs.