Philosophy [M.A.] Postgraduate Programme By Eastern Michigan University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Master of Arts in Philosophy program focuses on one of two divisions, Methodology and Social Justice. These divisions reflect two distinctive strengths of our faculty: its pluralistic composition and its focus on systemic forms of injustice. Faculty members work in analytic, continental, and Chinese philosophical traditions, and this pluralistic composition allows us to train students in a wide range of methodological practices, presuppositions, skills, styles, and theories. A second strength of the philosophy faculty at Eastern is our attention to systemic forms of injustice. Faculty members’ research programs include the examination of challenging moral problems related to gender, immigration policy, food production and consumption, and the global environment.

The M.A. program has three possible capstones, dividing the M.A. into three streams: the Thesis Stream, the Project Stream, and the Course Work Stream. Students will be permitted to switch streams in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator and the student’s faculty advisor.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Master of Arts in Philosophy program focuses on one of two divisions, Methodology and Social Justice. These divisions reflect two distinctive strengths of our faculty: its pluralistic composition and its focus on systemic forms of injustice. Faculty members work in analytic, continental, and Chinese philosophical traditions, and this pluralistic composition allows us to train students in a wide range of methodological practices, presuppositions, skills, styles, and theories. A second strength of the philosophy faculty at Eastern is our attention to systemic forms of injustice. Faculty members’ research programs include the examination of challenging moral problems related to gender, immigration policy, food production and consumption, and the global environment.

The M.A. program has three possible capstones, dividing the M.A. into three streams: the Thesis Stream, the Project Stream, and the Course Work Stream. Students will be permitted to switch streams in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator and the student’s faculty advisor.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.

  • Personal Statement of Philosophical Interests - Applicants should provide a statement (maximum 1000 words) describing their: (a) interests in philosophy, including the area(s) of philosophy they believe will be the focus of their graduate work, potential thesis, or project ideas, (b) desire to pursue philosophy at the graduate level, and (c) self-assessment of their level of preparation for graduate work in philosophy. 
  • Two letters of recommendation, including at least one from a college professor, who can speak to the applicant’s ability to pursue graduate-level work. The application software will query your listed recommenders for their letters in most cases.
  • A minimum of six credit hours (or the equivalent) in philosophy from an accredited institution

Once you have applied, please email our Graduate Coordinator Dr. Kate Mehuron ( [email protected] ), so that she can track your application. 

The admissions committee will consider applications as they arrive. The committee will consider conditional admission for students who do not meet all admission requirements. Those admitted conditionally will be required to overcome specified deficiencies existing at the time of admission. The GRE is not required for admission to this program.

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