The Philosophy Department offers a comprehensive program in the history and problems of philosophy, allowing for concentration in the following areas: Ancient Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Continental Philosophy from Kant to the present, Social and Political Philosophy, and Philosophy of Science.

Requirements for the M.A. are as follows: ten courses (30 credits); proficiency in one foreign language; and a one hour and fifteen-minute oral comprehensive examination on a reading list in the history of philosophy. The M.A. may be taken on a full-time basis or on a part-time basis. Financial aid and tuition remission are not normally available for students seeking an M.A.