CUNY Baccalaureate
Master of Arts in Philosophy

New York, USA

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Master of Arts in Philosophy offers an in-depth exploration of philosophical concepts, theories, and history through a rigorous curriculum. Students will engage with critical thinking, ethics, and the major philosophical works that have shaped human thought. This program typically spans one to two years and includes a variety of course formats and research opportunities to foster a solid understanding of philosophical issues.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as philosophers, educators, researchers, or roles in law, politics, and public service. The critical thinking and analytical skills developed in this program also prepare graduates for opportunities in writing, consulting, and various sectors that value deep analytical thinking.

The M.A. Program in Philosophy is offered as a terminal degree for students who wish to prepare themselves for admission to Ph.D. programs in philosophy; students who wish to pursue interdisciplinary studies; students who seek certification to teach philosophy at the community college or secondary school level; and for students who wish to pursue philosophy beyond the undergraduate level for their own personal satisfaction.

Advanced philosophical instruction is offered in a range of areas, including history of philosophy, logic, philosophy of science, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, metaphysics, philosophy of mathematics, epistemology, moral and political philosophy, the philosophy of race, aesthetics, the philosophy of literature, feminist philosophy, and applied and professional ethics.

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