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Philosophy,
PHD
The Ph.D. in Philosophy offers students advanced training in philosophy. The program has strengths in philosophy of mind, aesthetics, pragmatism, and Indian philosophy. Graduates often go on to teach at universities and colleges.
Campus
Location:
Main Campus
Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered before 4:30 p.m. Students able to complete the degree program on a part-time basis (8 credit hours or less per semester).
Department
Information
Temple University
Philosophy Department
12th & Berks Streets
Anderson Hall, 7th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19122
tye@vm.temple.edu
(215)204-8292
Ranking:
Temple's Ph.D. program in Philosophy is ranked among the top 10 graduate programs in the USA for philosophy of mind, aesthetics, American pragmatism, and Indian philosophy.
Accreditation:
True
This program is accredited by the American Philosophical Association. (APA)
Areas
of Specialization:
The main areas of concentration among faculty members teaching in the Ph.D. program are philosophy of the mind, aesthetics, pragmatism, and Indian philosophy.
Job
Placement:
Graduates typically find employment as teachers at universities and colleges. Some graduates attend law school after completing their Ph.D. in Philosophy.
Affiliation(s):
The Greater Philadelphia Consortium provides expanded course options for graduate work in philosophy towards the Ph.D. through Temple University, the University of Pennsylavania, and Villanova University.
Interdisciplinary
Study :
The program permits students in the Ph.D. program to take a limited number of courses in non-philosophy programs at Temple. There are links between the Philosophy program and the English and Psychology programs at Temple.
Study
Abroad:
No
Licensure:
False
Non-degree
Student Policy:
Non-matriculated students may register for courses after an interview with the Director of Graduate Studies, at which time they should present academic transcripts. Credit toward a subsequent degree program at Temple University is limited to three courses (nine credits).
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