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PhD Minor
PhD MinorOverview
Philosophy concerns itself with fundamental problems. Some are abstract and deal with the nature of truth, justice, value, and knowledge; others are more concrete, and their study may help guide conduct or enhance understanding of other subjects. Philosophy also examines the efforts of past thinkers to understand the world and people’s experiences.
Although it may appear to be an assortment of different disciplines, there are features common to all philosophical inquiry. These include an emphasis on methods of reasoning and how judgments are formed, criticizing and organizing beliefs, and the nature and role of fundamental concepts.
Students of almost any discipline can find something in philosophy relevant to their specialties. In the sciences, it provides a framework within which the foundations and scope of a scientific theory can be studied, and it may even suggest directions for future development. Since philosophical ideas have significantly influenced human endeavors, including artistic, political, and economic, students of the humanities and social sciences should find their understanding deepened by acquaintance with philosophy.
Requirements
Application Information
To apply to the Philosophy PhD Minor, please write to the graduate SSO in Philosophy and provide your CV, transcript(s), writing sample, two letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, proposed course plan, and any other materials requested. The faculty reviews PhD minor applications around the year, there is no specific deadline. If the application is approved, then the student would submit the Ph.D. Minor Application eForm opens in a new tab via Axess to add the PhD minor.
Prospective PhD Minors:
Send the graduate administrator the following materials:
CV,
transcript(s),
writing sample,
two letters of recommendation,
a statement of purpose,
proposed course plan.
Consult with the Director of Graduate Study to establish eligibility, and to select a suitable advisor.
Paperwork for the minor must be submitted to the department office before beginning the program, although courses taken prior to that may be counted towards the requirements.
Once approved, send a signed copy of the program of study (designed with the advisor).