Overview

Department of Philosophy / Department of Philosophy is located in West Chester, PA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
(Certificate)	Healthcare ethics
(Certificate)	Business ethics
Master of Arts (MA)	Philosophy	General
Master of Arts (MA)	Philosophy	Applied ethics

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	11
Doctoral Degrees	0
Other Advanced Degrees	0

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE or writing sample Varies Comp Exam Required Thesis Optional 30 credits total, a preliminary exam for all; two comprehensive exams for non-thesis option

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

14

Applied

12

Accepted

10

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	Not reported	July 1st	No
Spring deadline	Not reported	December 11th	No
Summer deadline	Not reported	March 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE or writing sample
Master's Degree Requirements	Two letters of reference; minimimum 2.8 UG GPA, Completed application form submitted online, One official transcript from every college and university attended (except West Chester University), A written statement of your professional goals.
Additional Entrance Requirements	B.A. transcripts; minimium 2.8 UG GPA, Completed application form submitted online, Two letters of recommendation for degree and certificate programs, A written statement of your professional goals.

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	February 15
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

18

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0%
Black or African American	5.56%
White or Caucasian	94%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (88%)

Female (11%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Ethics - theory and application, Social & Political, Feminist, Continental, Asian, Post-colonial, American Pragmatism, Analytic Philosophy
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address Anderson Hall
725 S. Church St
West Chester, PA  19383
United States

Contact Dr. Matthew Pierlott
Chairperson
Email: mpierlott@wcupa.edu
Phone: 610-436-2841

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