Ph.D. Program
Ph.D. Requirements / How to Apply
Ph.D. Handbook: Learn everything you need to know about the PhD program.
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On April 21st, 2005, The Department of Philosophy and Religion Studies at the University of North Texas received official approval from the Texas Coordinating Board of Higher Education to award the Ph.D. in Philosophy.
The Philosophy Ph.D. Program at the University of North Texas seeks to train students in the rigorous modes of thought and expression that characterize work in professional philosophy, and in the rhetorical and contextual skills necessary for translating philosophical insights for non-specialists. Specifically, the program is intended to offer a broad-based doctoral training which allows students both flexibility in structuring their individual programs of study and also the opportunity to focus that training in areas of departmental strength: environmental philosophy and ethics, the philosophy of science and technology studies, the history of philosophy, and philosophy of religion.
Students completing the program will be prepared to teach and to do research in philosophy in colleges and universities. This training could also be appropriately put to use in related non-teaching professional environments, such as environmental NGOs, legal practice, state and federal environmental agencies, school administration, or the ministry.
Upon admission, the student is also able to cross-register for graduate courses at our partner institution, the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), and to make use of the other academic resources available there. Students will enroll in courses at UTA as non-degree or special students. Enrollment in UTA courses is optional and contingent upon individual student interests. For online access to the Graduate School at UTA, go to: http://grad.uta.edu/.
Visit the Graduate Support page for more information about financial support.
For more information about how to apply to UNT, please visit http://www.unt.edu/admissions.htm#graduate