Overview

Most of the graduates go on to pursue doctoral degrees in philosophy, while others are seeking a terminal Master's in philosophy to supplement and enhance their careers or their work in other disciplines.

The Philosophy degree from Kent State University stresses both breadth and depth and offers students the option of a thesis or a non-thesis research project as a culminating experience. We can direct MA theses in the following areas:

Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art

American Pragmatism

Applied Ethics, Normative Ethics, and Metaethics

Continental Philosophy (Kant—present day)

History of Western Philosophy (Ancient, Medieval & Modern)

Philosophy of Language and Linguistics

Philosophy of Race

Philosophy of Science

Analytic Metaphysics and Epistemology

Asian Philosophy

Feminist Philosophy

Phenomenology

Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science

Philosophy of Religion

Social and Political Philosophy

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the history of philosophy from the classical period to the present day, of the various fields of philosophical inquiry and of central philosophical questions, both historical and contemporary.

Articulate and defend their positions through philosophical argumentation in both written and oral form.

Successfully navigate the professional academic world and prepare strong applications to doctoral programs, if they choose to continue their studies after completion of the master's degree.

Careers

Graduates of Kent State’s M.A. in Philosophy are well-prepared for careers in academia, research, ethics, and critical analysis. The program’s rigorous curriculum, which emphasizes the history of philosophy, ethics, and contemporary philosophical issues, equips students with advanced skills in analytical thinking, argumentation, and theoretical exploration.

Graduates often pursue roles as educators, researchers, policy analysts, and ethics consultants, contributing to fields such as academia, law, public policy, and nonprofit work.

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary

Lawyers

Social workers, all other

Public relations and fundraising managers

Social and community service managers

Media and communication workers, all other

News analysts, reporters, and journalists

Writers and authors

Bioethicists

Business/management positions

Communication specialists

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate Logic

Graduate Seminar

Professional and Pedagogical Training

Thesis

Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Rolling admissions for spring semester

Fall: Priority deadline

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale

Official transcript(s)

Writing sample

Goal statement

Three letters of recommendation

English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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20332 USD / year

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20332 USD / year

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In-State

10706 USD / year

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Living costs

Kent

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1036 - 1710 USD / month

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