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Completion of the master’s degree entails 30 course credits, the equivalent of 10 courses. You will find specific course descriptions for each semester on our website under the “current courses” tab. Of the 30 credits, 6 may be taken as Independent Study. Additionally, with the permission of the M.A. program director, 6 credits (2 courses) may be taken in the Philosophy Department’s PhD program or in other departments at Stony Brook. One M.A. course per year is delivered at the Stony Brook Campus. An M.A. thesis option is available but not required for graduation.
Application A bachelor’s degree with a major in philosophy. Some knowledge of the history of philosophy and of contemporary modes of thought is highly desirable Official transcripts. GPA 3.0 out of (4.0 scale) Submission of a philosophical essay Personal Statement 3 letters of recommendation GRE TOEFL iBT: 80 or IELTS 6.5 overall with no sub-score below 6.0.
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