Kalamazoo,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Philosophy [Thesis] in Kalamazoo United States | Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
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Kalamazoo United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,240
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Arts in Philosophy program provides in-depth exploration of core philosophical disciplines and historical traditions. The department features graduate-level philosophy courses across three specialized tracks: Metaphysics and Philosophy of Mind, Epistemology and Philosophy of Science, and Theoretical and Practical Ethics. Candidates must select their concentration by the conclusion of the initial semester, though modifications may be permitted with departmental consent later. Those pursuing the Metaphysics and Philosophy of Mind specialization are required to complete PHIL 6330 Metaphysics. The Epistemology and Philosophy of Science concentration mandates PHIL 6320 Theory of Knowledge, while the Theoretical and Practical Ethics track necessitates PHIL 6310 Ethical Theory.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are expected to have completed a minimum of twelve semester hours of undergraduate work in philosophy, including a course in the history of modern philosophy, and a course in symbolic logic, and to have achieved a 3.0 or above overall grade point average in the applicant’s undergraduate philosophy courses.
Minimum English proficiency test scores:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80 iBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.5
Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 54
Michigan English Test (MET): 57
Application deadlines: February 1
Tuition
USD
15,240