About Master’s Program,
Our philosophy department provides a challenging and stimulating environment in which graduate students are afforded the opportunity to develop academically and professionally. Beyond the graduate seminars offered each semester, academic growth is fostered in a variety of informal venues. All funded graduate students and faculty have offices in either Dodd Hall or the Diffenbaugh Building. As a result, many graduate students interact daily with members of the faculty and each other.
We offer admission on either a Master’s of Arts (MA) or Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) track. And, within the MA track, students may opt for our philosophy of science major. See our graduate handbook for details about the graduate program. The pre-MA portion of the program is the same on both tracks. Students admitted on the MA track may apply to continue for the PhD. Students admitted on the PhD track who already have an MA in philosophy receive credit for their previous course work.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
The university requires a minimum GPA of 3.0. Successful applicants will typically have a very strong background in Philosophy, with a GPA of 3.8 or higher
On your Application Status page, click the “recommenders” link and input the names and contact information of your recommenders. Recommenders will then receive an email from FSU with instructions for uploading their letters directly to your application.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
All applicants are automatically considered for a teaching assistantship by the department, and any student admitted to the program (either MA or PhD) is typically offered one. A teaching assistantship is a funding award that includes a stipend, a tuition waiver, and health insurance, and requires that the student work as a teaching assistant. In addition, there are some departmental fellowships available, which are offered to exceptional PhD applicants by the department. University fellowships are special financial awards offered by the university. They are competitive, with only a few being offered each year across all disciplines within the university. For a complete list of university fellowships and their requirements, please consult the FSU graduate school fellowships and grants page.
Application Requirement,
Official test scores
Three letters of recommendation,
Resume/curriculum vitae,
A statement of purpose,
Test scores and transcripts,
writing sample
GRE scores
Application Deadline
Jan 02, 2025
Application Fee,
The application fee is 30.00USD.
