Master of Arts in Philosophy - Continental Philosophy

The Master of Arts (MA) in Philosophy program offered through Loyola University Chicago's respected Department of Philosophy offers a unique array of benefits that result in powerful preparation for your future professional and academic pursuits. Integrating a strong grounding in the history of philosophy with current debates in social and political philosophy, ethics, and contemporary philosophy, the Loyola master's degree in philosophy has a proud legacy of success within the field. In addition to mentorship from world-renowned faculty and scholars, you will enjoy classes intentionally kept small, a first-year proseminar to position you for success at the graduate level, and an opportunity-rich setting in the heart of a vibrant community.
Upon completion of the MA in Philosophy, students will have: Acquired advanced knowledge and be able to:, Demonstrate knowledge of the history of philosophy, Demonstrate knowledge of perennial and contemporary issues in philosophy ,Demonstrate expertise in a particular area of philosophy.
Through the master's in philosophy, you will develop a strong foundation in the core areas of philosophy and be prepared for specialized research at the doctoral level. You will also gain an excellent intellectual foundation for further graduate study in areas like history, theology, and English.
In addition to a pathway toward the doctorate, the MA in Philosophy can lead to fulfilling careers in fields ranging from education to the law.
Specific job options include:
Our graduates of the MA in Philosophy program have gone on to the following professional roles and academic pursuits:
PhD student, Loyola University Chicago, PhD student, Georgia State University, PhD student, Michigan State University
PhD student, Indiana University, PhD student, Marquette University Law student, Tulane Law School, Operations & audience development manager
Teacher of theology, Visiting professor and campus minister, Writer, Instructor of philosophy, Physician, associate professor of medicine

Application requirements for the Philosophy MA include:
Official Transcripts
3 Letters of Recommendation
3.0 Minimum GPA
Resume/CV
Statement of Purpose
Writing Sample
Please write a brief statement describing your academic and research interests as well as your professional goals. Please note there is a writing sample requirement that needs to be completed in addition to this section.
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
Applicants who completed post-secondary education abroad are required to submit non-U.S. transcripts to Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) for evaluation of credentials. The evaluation report must show that your non-U.S. education is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree to be considered for admission.
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