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Master of Arts Program in Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy offers a program leading to the degree of Master of Arts. The department’s requirements are (1) 32 points of graduate study, at least 24 in the department (courses taken outside the department, as well as transfer credits, must receive departmental approval); (2) a substantial research paper of appropriate quality, which may be written either in connection with a seminar or under the supervision of a departmental adviser and which must receive a grade of B+ or better. A student’s academic performance and status in the program are subject to periodic review by the department.