Missoula,
MT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Philosophy - Environmental Philosophy in Missoula United States | University of Montana
University of Montana
|
Missoula United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,676
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Our Environmental Philosophy M.A. program stands as the nation's most pursued graduate degree in applied philosophy. Leveraging the department's academic strengths in wilderness studies, Thoreau scholarship, animal ethics, ecological philosophy, synthetic biology, gender-environment relations, aesthetic theory, climate ethics, moral philosophy, and Anthropocene studies, the program offers a comprehensive curriculum. Students participate in field excursions to Yellowstone National Park and the tribally managed Bison Range, complete internships with environmental organizations, and undertake a culminating project focused on applied philosophical research. Our goal is to equip graduates with both theoretical knowledge and real-world competencies.
The program holds special recognition from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, reflecting its unique position among Western U.S. institutions. Eligible graduate students from Western states qualify for tuition at 150% of Montana's resident rate. This regional partnership includes Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
This Master's program serves as either a terminal degree or preparatory study for doctoral work in philosophy, legal education, public policy careers, nonprofit leadership, or environmental journalism and consulting. With renowned faculty specializing in diverse environmental disciplines across campus, the University of Montana provides an exceptional environment for exploring environmental philosophy.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent degree. The degree will typically be in the field of philosophy. Admission, sometimes provisional on taking some make-up courses, may be granted to promising applicants without undergraduate degrees in philosophy. A personal statement describing the applicant's reasons for pursuing graduate study in philosophy at The University of Montana. We offer a unique degree, so the letter should explain carefully why the University of Montana is the right fit for their interests.
Three letters of recommendation.
A writing sample that demonstrates the applicant's philosophical abilities. A sample with environmental content is preferred, though not required.
Official transcripts from the applicant's undergraduate institution(s).
A 1-2 page resume highlighting certificates, awards, presentations, and other biographical experiences that demonstrate your skills and interests.
For applicants whose native language is not English, the applicant must have a minimum TOEFL IBT (IBT Home Edition also accepted) 80, IELTS - 6.5
Three letters of recommendation.
A writing sample that demonstrates the applicant's philosophical abilities. A sample with environmental content is preferred, though not required.
Official transcripts from the applicant's undergraduate institution(s).
A 1-2 page resume highlighting certificates, awards, presentations, and other biographical experiences that demonstrate your skills and interests.
For applicants whose native language is not English, the applicant must have a minimum TOEFL IBT (IBT Home Edition also accepted) 80, IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
28,676