PhD Philosophy

The University requires 72 points. The department requires that 44 points (the basic points ) be as specified below. A minimum of 36 of the 44 basic points must be taken in the NYU Department of Philosophy. Twenty-eight of the total 72 points may be in dissertation research, although the student may include other courses toward that total as well. 8 basic points worth of courses that are taken while enrolled in the NYU philosophy PhD. program can be satisfied through courses taken outside of the NYU Department of Philosophy. Transfer credit is apportioned on a case-by-case basis and is normally restricted to courses taken in philosophy Ph.D. programs. Normally, a maximum of 12 basic points of transfer credit is allowed and any transfer credits must first be used against the permitted 8 points that can be taken outside of the NYU Department of Philosophy while enrolled in the program. Except in unusual circumstances, transfer credit may not be used to satisfy the area distribution requirements described below under Basic course work.