UMA Graduate Bulletin 2019-2020 Program Descriptions, Faculty and Courses Philosophy Program Overview Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program
Doctor of Philosophy Degree ProgramCourse of StudyThe course requirement for the PhD in Philosophy is satisfactory completion of 15 graduate-level courses, exclusive of 699 and 899. Of these, seven must be university philosophy courses at the 700 level, exclusive of 796. The remaining eight may include: up to six hours of Independent Study or university philosophy courses at the 500, 600, or 700 level. Summary of Degree RequirementsIn addition to the course requirement, a candidate for the PhD in Philosophy must also satisfy a course distribution requirement, a"starred paper"/preliminary exam requirement, and the area exam requirement. When these requirements have been satisfied, the student may begin work on the PhD dissertation. To satisfy the dissertation requirement, a candidate for the PhD must write an acceptable PhD dissertation, defend it at the final oral exam, and submit it in proper form to the Graduate School and the department. A complete account of the requirements for the PhD in philosophy is contained in "The PhD Program in Philosophy", available from the department. |