Admission is based on academic record and two letters of recommendation. The Master of Arts degree in Philosophy with a concentration in Philosophy and Social Policy emphasizes the practical value of philosophical methods and theories in the design and evaluation of social policy. Core courses provide students with an in-depth understanding of the main traditions of moral philosophy and of the major recent philosophic developments that have implications for social policy. Some students may choose to pursue further graduate studies in philosophy at a later date. In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for graduate study, applicants must have completed at least one introductory course in philosophy with a grade of B or better.
Admission is based on academic record and two letters of recommendation.
Students who are employed full-time may request permission to receive credit for appropriate earlier work or volunteer experience, but must still write the paper. No thesis is required. One four-hour comprehensive examination in philosophy is required. Core courses will provide students with an understanding of the way the world really is instead of how it is theorized to be and subsequently give students the practical skills necessary for analyzing the dynamics of conflict, formulating policy, and implementing solutions. In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for graduate study, applicants must have completed at least one introductory course in philosophy with a grade of B or better.