Graduate programs in Philosophy enable students to develop their own interests with guidance from expert faculty. Which program is right for you?
The Ph.D. program is a traditional comprehensive program culminating in a thesis. Funding packages are available for doctoral students, in the form of a fellowship for the first year of study and teaching assistantships in subsequent years. Since 2020, our Ph.D. graduates have been placed in various positions including tenure-track assistant professorships, permanent or long-term renewable teaching positions, post-doc fellowships, and lab director positions, among others.
The M.A. program is customizable depending upon a student's interests. Some students use the M.A. as a launching-point into doctoral programs in Philosophy and cognate fields. Our M.A. also provides preparation for a variety of fields where logical analysis and critical thinking skills are essential, such as legal and public health professions, and can serve as a useful credential for some working professionals. As a SUNY program, it is a great value, especially for students who can take advantage of in-state tuition rates. Some admitted M.A. students may be eligible for the Dean's Merit Award or the Great Dane Grad Scholarship.
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