Graduate School of Arts and Science's
MASTER'S OPEN HOUSE

November 8, 2004

The Department of Philosophy offers a program leading to the degree of Master of Arts. The department's requirements are: (1) 32 points of graduate study, at least 24 in residence at New York University and 24 in the NYU Philosophy Department. Courses taken outside the department, as well as transfer credits, must receive departmental approval; (2) a substantial research paper of appropriate quality, which may be written either in connection with a seminar or under the individual supervision of a departmental adviser, and which must receive a grade of B+ or better. A student's academic performance and status in the program are subject to periodic review by the department. See also the requirements of the Graduate School of Arts and Science in the Degree Requirements section of the NYU GSAS bulletin.

Dual Degree Programs and Other Activities

Students at New York University's School of Law may jointly pursue an M.A./J.D. Students at the School of Medicine may pursue an M.A./M.D. The Philosophy department's graduate students may also enroll in pertinent School of Law classes, and, if qualified, may attend classes under the auspices of the Law School's Program in Law, Philosophy, and Social Theory. In addition, the Department of Philosophy sponsors occasional colloquia at which the research of faculty or invited speakers is presented, and hosts monthly meetings of the New York Chapter of the Society for Philosophy and Public Affairs and the Humanities Council Ethics Colloquium.

Admissions

1. Download an application from the Web
2. Email gsas.admissions@nyu.edu
3. Phone (212) 998-8050
4. Write to:

Graduate School of Arts and Science
P.O. Box 907, Cooper Station
New York, New York 10276-0907

Application and Admissions FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Link to Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Admissions Page
Link to the Bulletin for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, 2001-2003

Departmental Fellowships, Prizes, and Awards

A comprehensive listing of University, graduate school, and departmental fellowships, prizes, and awards appears in the Financial Information section of the NYU GSAS bulletin.

For Information:

The Department no longer sends out an information packet, since the information that one would contain can now be found within our web site. If you have any questions that are not answered in this site, you should contact:

• Deborah Bula, Administrative Coordinator, db7@nyu.edu, (212) 998-8325