The Department offers a program of study that allows
Tulane undergraduates who graduate with a Major in Philosophy to
receive an M.A. in Philosophy after one additional year. The program is
intended primarily for students who are eager to continue their study
of philosophy, but have no interest in attending a Ph.D. program, or do
not feel ready to apply for admission to one.
The 4 + 1 M.A. program is independent of the Ph.D.
program. Subsequent admission to the Ph.D. program requires application
through the normal channels.
Requirements for Application
- The B.A. from Tulane with a Major in Philosophy
- A Philosophy G.P.A. of 3.0 or more.
Requirements for Completion
The 4+1 M.A. degree will be awarded to students who
obtain either of the following:
- Passing grades in 30 credit hours of graduate level
courses (i.e., 600-level and 700-level).
- Passing grades in 24 credit hours of graduate level
courses and a Master's thesis.
The first option will be encouraged in most cases.
Funding
Tulane is unable to provide funding for the final year
of the 4+1 M.A. in Philosophy. However, tuition is substantially
reduced (Approx. $9500 for the academic year 2001-2002).
Notes
In order to satisfy either of these options, it will be
necessary to carry over a number of courses from the undergraduate
degree.
The requirements for the Philosophy Major in the B.A.
degree include two courses at the 600-level. ONE AND ONLY ONE of those
courses can count toward the 4+1 M.A. requirements. However, any
additional 600-level or 700-level courses that have been taken for the
undergraduate degree may be transferred (UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 12 CREDIT
HOURS).
Further details and information about the application
process may be obtained from the Director of Graduate Studies -
Bruce Brower.
