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University of Southern California
Overview
University of Southern California / School of Philosophy is located in Los Angeles, CA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Arts/Juris Doctor (MA/JD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees | 5 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required Area exam, qualifying exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
122
Applied
15
Accepted
15
Enrolled
Applying
85
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 15th | December 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
Student Body
49
Total Graduate Students
2%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
97%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.04% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 44% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 8.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 18.37% |
Gender
Male (77%)
Female (22%)
Faculty
22
Total faculty
Full-time - 22
Part-time - 0
Male (17)
Female (5)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Logic, epistemology, ethics/metaethics, philosophy of language, philosophy of law |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
University Park Campus
Los Angeles, CA 90089
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90089
United States
Contact
Dr. Scott Soames
Professor/Director
Email: soames@usc.edu
Phone: 213-740-0798
Fax: 213-740-5174
Professor/Director
Email: soames@usc.edu
Phone: 213-740-0798
Fax: 213-740-5174
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