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Marquette University
Overview
Marquette University / Department of Philosophy is located in Milwaukee, WI.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Juris Doctor/Master of Arts (JD/MA) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Phenomenology and existentialism | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Philosophy of religion | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Early modern European philosophy | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | History of philosophy | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Ancient philosophy | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Christian philosophy | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | German philosophy | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Ethics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | British empiricism and analytic philosophy | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Social and applied philosophy | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Medieval philosophy |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 6 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Varies Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required Written and oral qualifying exams |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
59
Applied
26
Accepted
9
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 15th | February 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette, statement of purpose, at least three letters of recommendation, sample of philosophical writing | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette, statement of purpose, at least three letters of recommendation, sample of philosophical writing |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 530 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
48
Total Graduate Students
20%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
79%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.08% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 66% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 2.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 25% |
Gender
Male (72%)
Female (27%)
Faculty
31
Total faculty
Full-time - 23
Part-time - 8
Male (23)
Female (8)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Aristotle, Augustine, Descartes, Hegel, Heidegger |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 236,274 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
United States
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
United States
Contact
Dr. John Jones
Chair
Phone: 414-288-5938
Chair
Phone: 414-288-5938