About Master’s Program,
The Department of Philosophy at Colorado State University offers a Master of Arts degree in philosophy. The department has established scholars specializing in traditional subdisciplines in philosophy including Aesthetics, Epistemology, Ethics, History of Philosophy, Logic, and Metaphysics.
The department also has a focus on global philosophies, including Asian and Arabic philosophies. The department has long been recognized as a leader in applied ethics, especially bioethics and environmental ethics.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Applicants should have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.25 or higher. In special circumstances, the department may waive this GPA requirement when other elements of the student’s application are truly outstanding or when grades were affected by extenuating circumstances.
International applicants whose native language is not English must meet the Philosophy Department’s English Language Requirement. For more information, see here.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
Each year, the department offers 6-7 graduate teaching assistantships to incoming graduate students. These funding packages cover tuition, health insurance, and a monthly stipend.
Application Requirement,
Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages)
Writing Sample (~10-20 pages)
3 letters of recommendation
University Transcripts (one from each institution attended)
English Proficiency Test Scores (for international applicants – see here for more information)
Application Fee. Note that the Free Graduate Application Days for the current admission cycle are December 1, 2024 and January 14-15, 2025. More information on this as well as information on fee waivers is available
Application Deadline,
Feb 15, 2025
Application Fee,
No Application Fee
