Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy offers a wide range of advanced courses in the major areas within the field leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. Students are offered a diversified curriculum not dominated by one school of thought or method of approach. The broad range of specializations represented by the faculty exposes students to a variety of aspects of philosophy and at the same time permits them to concentrate on their own particular area of interest. Graduate-level courses in such allied fields as the natural and social sciences, the arts, linguistics, law, and women's studies offer supplements to the philosophy curriculum. The Ph.D. degree in philosophy is designed to prepare students for college teaching and for research in their field of study. In order to receive the Ph.D. degree the student must fulfill the following requirements.

Application (we are now accepting only the online version).
Official Transcripts from 'all' the universities, colleges, junior colleges, etc. that the student has attended.
Three letters of recommendation uploaded online by person who recommends, or sent on letterhead
Writing Sample.
Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages) - Indicating your professional experience, educational goals, professional interest, academic achievements, honors, awards, publications and extracurricular activities.
GRE scores are generally required, though the applicant may request the Director of Graduate Studies to waive them if special reasons apply. GRE's are necessary, however, if the applicant wishes to be considered for a Fellowship or Assistantship.
The SIU Graduate School requires a nonrefundable $65 application fee. When you are ready to submit your application, you must pay the fee online by credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover. Applications will not be processed until the application fee is paid.
International Students must also supply: TOEFL (550 or better - 80 computer based) or IELTS (6.5 or better)
International Students must also supply a financial statement. Form will be provided by the department.
Resume.
Research Interest/Experience (1-2 pages) - Address the area of research you are interested in and why, why you want to pursue graduate study, your career goals and your research experience.
3.0 on all previous graduate level coursework (approximately a B+ average)