Graduate Program in Philosophy

MA in Philosophy (Legal Philosophy) Degree Learning Goals and Assessment

The goal of the master’s degree in philosophy is to train students at an advanced level in specific field of study of legal philosophy in order for them to assume leadership roles in research, teaching, applied work, or continue graduate studies.

Learning Goal 1: Attain mastery of a broad field of learning

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Learning Goal 2: Engage in and conduct original research (for master’s degrees with thesis options)

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Learning Goal 3: Prepare to be professionals in the discipline 

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Leaders of master’s degree in Philosophy should regularly review the structure and content of the program and provide the feedback received from assessments and surveys. These reviews should be used to provide the best possible education to the students, one that meets current needs for professionals in the discipline of Philosophy

 

Ph.D. Degree Learning Goals and Assessment 

The doctoral program in Philosophy trains students at the highest level to assume leadership roles in research, teaching, and applied work in fields in Philosophy.

Learning Goal 1 for Students: Master the existing scholarship in the study of Philosophy with the goal of using this scholarship in the pursuit of their own research.

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Learning Goal 2 for Students: Engage in and conduct original research

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Learning Goal 3 for Students: Prepare to be professionals in careers that require training at the highest level in Philosophy 

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The leadership of the Philosophy graduate program will regularly review the structure and content of the PhD program and the feedback received from assessments and surveys. These reviews will be used to provide the best possible education to students in order to meet the needs for highly trained individuals in the fields of Philosophy. 

 

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