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The Philosophy Department boasts faculty whose scholarly work garners national and international acclaim. Our professors regularly publish in top-tier journals, enjoy widespread recognition for their contributions, and actively shape discussions on diverse philosophical topics. We approach teaching with the same dedication as our research endeavors.
The M.A. curriculum mandates coursework, a thesis, and an oral defense. Candidates must complete three to six graduate-level courses (9.0 to 18.0 credit hours), with program development guided by faculty advisors.
Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree (i.e. an undergraduate degree) in a related discipline from a recognized degree-granting institution; Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (based on 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level term courses OR calculated on the most recently completed master’s degree if the applicant is applying for another master’s degree.
English Language Requirements:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 86.
Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 6.5, and a minimum score of 6.0 in each band.
Academic Pearson Test of English (PTE), taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 63.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 70.