MA in Philosophy in Baton Rogue United States | Louisiana State University

The Master of Arts in Philosophy helps students assess their potential for doctoral studies while equipping them for both Ph.D. programs and diverse career paths. As Louisiana's sole public university philosophy graduate program, it specifically supports students without prior philosophy degrees by helping them build foundational knowledge and evaluate their interest in advanced studies. The program encourages applications from dedicated students with limited undergraduate philosophy experience.

Ideal candidates typically have 18+ philosophy credit hours, including coursework in philosophical history, ethics, and logic. Those needing additional preparation may need to complete undergraduate courses first. The Graduate Committee determines any prerequisite courses based on each student's academic background and research interests.

Applicants requiring undergraduate coursework will receive notification upon admission. In certain cases, students may enroll in undergraduate courses while completing supplementary graduate-level work (such as expanded readings and writing assignments) to earn graduate credit through PHIL 4991: Independent Research registration.