MA in Philosophy - Philosophy of Mind in Ann Arbor United States | University of Michigan Ann Arbor

The M.A. program caters to University of Michigan students enrolled in professional or academic programs outside philosophy who would benefit from a graduate-level philosophy credential. Admissions to the M.A. program are typically limited to these students, with exceptions made only at the discretion of the admissions committee. Those wishing to transition from the M.A. to Ph.D. program must complete the standard application process and compete with all other applicants, receiving no preferential treatment. Accepted Ph.D. students may petition to have their M.A. coursework count toward doctoral requirements, though this isn't guaranteed.

Our faculty expertise spans traditional philosophical disciplines—including ethics, political philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, and history of philosophy—as well as specialized areas such as feminist philosophy, decision theory, formal epistemology, legal philosophy, and philosophy of physics.