Philosophy

Graduate Student Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes for the MA in Philosophy are three-fold.

• Content Mastery - Attain basic mastery of key figures and movements in the history of philosophy. Pass a qualifying exam or write an acceptable master’s thesis.
• Analytic and Critical Reasoning - Demonstrate an ability to write substantive essays, showing independent thought and the ability to account for objections to one’s own argument.
• Information Literacy - Become acquainted with scholarly literature, including journals, and effectively utilize these sources in coursework and exams/thesis work.

Student Learning Outcomes for the MA in Philosophy: Applied Ethics are four-fold.

• Content Mastery - Attain basic mastery of key figures and movements in the history of philosophy, including key ethical concepts and theories. Pass a qualifying exam or write an acceptable master’s thesis.
• Proficiency in Ethics Application - Demonstrate competence in applying theory to real world situations and contexts (in at least on sub-discipline: Business Ethics or Health Care Ethics).
• Analytic and Critical Reasoning - Demonstrate an ability to write substantive essays, showing independent thought and the ability to account for objections to one’s own argument.
• Information Literacy - Become acquainted with scholarly literature, including journals, and effectively utilize these sources in coursework and exams/thesis work.