M.S. in Philosophy Program By University of Utah |Top Universities
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Study Level

Masters

Program Purpose The philosophy graduate program is dedicated to preparing graduates for a career in higher education. We provide training in logic or formal reasoning, and provide a broad introduction to the history of philosophical thought, and contemporary debates in value theory, epistemology and metaphysics. Our graduates are educated to be: successful in the profession of philosophy, including research, teaching and service; exceptionally prepared for research and teaching in the areas of bioethics and philosophy of science; able to effectively communicate and analyze arguments Learning Outcomes Ability to read and analyze philosophical texts, both contemporary and historical. (Evidence of learning will be GSQE) Broad background in the following philosophical areas: Ethics and Value Theory, Metaphysics, Epistemology and Philosophy of Science, History of Philosophy, Logic and Formal Methods. (Evidence of learning will be grades of B+ or better in courses (B for Logic and Formal Methods).) Mastery of subject matter content in areas of competence at a level supporting ability to teach undergraduate classes. (Evidence of learning will be B+ or better grades in courses.) Ability to develop extended written treatment of a philosophical problem. (Evidence of learning will be MS thesis)

Program overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Study Level

Masters

Program Purpose The philosophy graduate program is dedicated to preparing graduates for a career in higher education. We provide training in logic or formal reasoning, and provide a broad introduction to the history of philosophical thought, and contemporary debates in value theory, epistemology and metaphysics. Our graduates are educated to be: successful in the profession of philosophy, including research, teaching and service; exceptionally prepared for research and teaching in the areas of bioethics and philosophy of science; able to effectively communicate and analyze arguments Learning Outcomes Ability to read and analyze philosophical texts, both contemporary and historical. (Evidence of learning will be GSQE) Broad background in the following philosophical areas: Ethics and Value Theory, Metaphysics, Epistemology and Philosophy of Science, History of Philosophy, Logic and Formal Methods. (Evidence of learning will be grades of B+ or better in courses (B for Logic and Formal Methods).) Mastery of subject matter content in areas of competence at a level supporting ability to teach undergraduate classes. (Evidence of learning will be B+ or better grades in courses.) Ability to develop extended written treatment of a philosophical problem. (Evidence of learning will be MS thesis)

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

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