Graduate Study in Columbian College: Philosophy

Philosophy

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801 22nd St. NW
Phillips Hall, Rm T-525
Phone: 202-994-6265
Fax: 202-994-8683
philosop@gwu.edu
http://www.gwu.edu/~philosop/

Degree(s) Offered: MA

Admission Semesters:Fall, Spring, and Summer

Deadlines:
Fall - April 1,
Spring - October 1
Summer - March 1

Please note: the Fall deadline for international students requiring a student visa is January 15. The Spring deadline is September 1.

Assistants & Fellowships:
Fellowships available

Additional Application Requirements:
In lieu of the standard statement of purpose, applicants should submit a 2 -3 page statement of philosophical and policy interests and personal goals.

This interdepartmental program focuses on analytical tools needed to examine systematically and critically the philosophical foundations of policymaking. Basic assumptions about knowledge, values and norms, and individuals as well as institutions are explored.

Students may choose to build their course of study around a particular area of concentration, reflecting their own policy interests. Examples of some possible areas of concentration include: Bioethics and Health Policy, Urban and Welfare Policy, and Environmental Philosophy and Policy.

The program leads to a Master of Arts in the field of public policy with a concentration in philosophy and social policy.