Philosophy - Applied Ethics Concentration, M.A

This degree offers training in the theoretical justification and the practical application of moral reasoning. Students may choose to concentrate their courses in business ethics or healthcare ethics or in combination and will develop skills in seeing, analyzing, and resolving problems in the workplace. Almost 2,500 years ago, Plato grounded Western philosophy in the study of the good, the true, and the beautiful. While ethics, epistemology, and aesthetics have remained fundamental to the field for millennia, philosophy today encompasses subjects that the ancient Greeks would have never anticipated. While WCU's master's program is firmly grounded in philosophy's past, offering courses in the traditional disciplines, there is an equally strong commitment to studies vital to the present day, including biomedical and business ethics, 20th century continental philosophy, and numerous topics of contemporary concern. West Chester University has offered the Master of Arts in Philosophy degree for more than 35 years. Taught by well-qualified professors who give personal attention, the M.A. provides a solid basis for doctoral studies, or for careers in industry, government, and college teaching.