Degree Requirements

Overview

The Ph.D. program in philosophy is designed to be completed in five years (10 semesters). Students must complete at least 47 hours of formal course work, in addition to satisfying other requirements.

There are five components students must complete:

1. Coursework
2. Logic requirement
3. Foreign language requirement
4. Dissertation field exam and prospectus abstract
5. Dissertation defense

Please consult the Ph.D. Program Requirements and Guidelines for a detailed description of requirements, procedures, expectations, timeline, and deadlines. Further questions should be directed to Director of Graduate Studies Karen Ng.