Requirements

The following is a list of the major requirements for the Ph.D. in Philosophy. A comprehensive description of requirements can be found in:

  • 42 hours of coursework  including at least three hours (i.e., a one-semester course) in each of the following areas:
    • Ancient Philosophy
    • Medieval Philosophy
    • Modern Philosophy
    • Metaphysics
    • Epistemology
    • Ethics
    • Philosophy of Science
    • Symbolic Logic

    * Reductions of 6-12 hours are often given for students entering the program with an M.A.

  • Written comprehensive examination in the history of philosophy
  • Second Year Paper
  • Reading examinations in two foreign languages relevant to dissertation research
  • Oral examination in area of specialization
  • Dissertation proposal
  • Dissertation and dissertation-defense