Master of Arts Program



Students pursuing academic careers in the humanities and the sciences may take the Master of Arts in Philosophy as preparation for Ph.D.-level work in philosophy and other environmentally related fields. It is also a good background for students planning careers in environmental law.

A nonthesis option is available for students pursuing non-academic environmental career objectives in business, government and non-governmental organizations. Because this option can be taken in a single year, it can provide environmental professionals with the opportunity to develop expertise in the value aspects of environmental policy and decision making during one-year leaves of absence from their jobs.

Students study with six nationally and internationally known specialists, in the field of environmental ethics and with the members of the Faculty of Environmental Ethics, an interdisciplinary graduate faculty representing 18 departments universitywide.

Graduate courses in philosophy may also be taken as part of the Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies through the the Center for Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies of the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies. This program permits students to create their own degree plans in which they study in three or more related areas.

Teaching assistantships are available in the first year of study and teaching fellowships in the second year. Teaching assistants and fellows participate in the undergraduate instructional program, which offers a traditional Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, a Minor in Philosophy, and an Interdisciplinary Minor in Religion Studies. For courses taught in particular semesters, consult the three-year schedule of courses. More details about financial support can be found on the Graduate Support page.

For tuition and mandatory fees and other financial information, consult Student Accounting and University Cashiering Services.