At the same time, the Department provides students with a broad base of knowledge through required coursework. These four areas provide a firm foundation for research and teaching beyond the Ph.D. program. Below are descriptions of the Ph.D. and M.A. requirements. For any specific questions not covered here, contact Norman Dahl , Director of Graduate Studies. After a student has satisfied the logic and history course requirements and passed the three-paper exam, the student's entire record is reviewed by the faculty.
Successful review represents passing the preliminary written exam.
Students then write a dissertation proposal, successful defense of which constitutes passing the preliminary oral exam. 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. The final exam is oral. A master's minor requires 6 course credits in philosophy approved by the director of graduate studies in philosophy.