GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The priority deadline to apply to the master's program in Philosophy is February 1.
Master of Arts in Philosophy
Students pursuing the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Philosophy degree may choose one of the following concentrations:
- Traditional Track
- Concentration in Neurophilosophy
- Concentration in History of Philosophy
Our M.A. program is designed to be finished in two years. See “tips on finishing fast.” However, a few students take three years to finish.
The Department of Philosophy has developed three areas of research strength:
- Social and Political Philosophy
- Philosophy of Mind
- History of Philosophy
Teaching Preparation
The Department feels that it has an obligation to both its graduate students and the undergraduates who are taught by graduate students to train graduate students not only in how to do philosophical research but also in how to teach philosophy.
Funding
The Department offers a funding package to 18 incoming graduate students each year. Every funding package includes a stipend (assistantship or scholarship), subsidized health insurance, and a full waiver of tuition.
After Georgia State University
The Department feels that prospective students (and others) deserve to know what our M.A. students do after graduation. Many of our MA graduates go on to a wide range of careers in law, business, government, software, non-profits, and many other fields. We also have several MA alumni who hold faculty positions at other institutions. See our Placement and Alt-Ac careers pages to learn more.
Contact Us
The Department of Philosophy
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Department Chair
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Director of Graduate Studies
Department Specialist
Department Specialist, Staff Liaison to JBB Center for Ethics
Office/Delivery Address
Department of Philosophy
Georgia State University
25 Park Place, Suite 1600
Atlanta, GA 30303
USPS Mailing Address
Department of Philosophy
Georgia State University
PO Box 3994
Atlanta, GA 30302-3984