Admission to programs in Philosophy is administered through the Graduate Center's Office of Admission. Please visit their website to apply online and for the Graduate Center's general admission criteria and procedures. The following is additional information applying to philosophy applicants.

In addition to meeting the general University requirements for admission, a student's undergraduate preparation should ordinarily include at least 18 credits for approved courses in philosophy for admission to the Ph.D. Program, at least 15 for admission to the M.A., and at least 9 for admission to M.A. Specialization in Ethics and Society. The Committee on Admissions may modify these requirements in special cases (e.g. a strong major in a related field).

Requirements for Admission

Ph.D. Students

• Completed application form.
• 18 credits in philosophy.
• Statement of Purpose.
• Original transcripts from prior schools.
• Writing sample (Approx. 4,000-5,000 words).
• Three letters of recommendation.
• GRE scores.
• TOEFL scores for foreign students.

M.A. Students

• Completed application form.
• 15 credits in philosophy.
• Statement of Purpose.
• Original transcripts from prior schools.
• Writing sample (Approx. 4,000-5,000 words).
• Three letters of recommendation.
• GRE scores.
• TOEFL scores for foreign students.

M.A. Specialization in "Ethics in Society"

• Completed application form.
• 9 credits in philosophy.
• Statement of Purpose.
• Original transcripts from prior schools.
• Writing sample (Approx. 4,000-5,000 words).
• Three letters of recommendation.
• GRE scores.
• TOEFL scores for foreign students.

Nonmatriculated Students

Nonmatriculated students must submit a completed application to the Program Office, with transcripts documenting undergraduate work in philosophy. Registration is subject to the availability of places in requested courses and the approval of the Executive Officer. There is no application fee. Nonmatriculated students may take only two courses (at the per credit rate), after which they must request entry into the program.

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