Graduate Programs
Degree Programs
Philosophy
The philosophy M.A. program includes courses in core areas of philosophy plus a concentration in American philosophy, bioethics, or international research ethics. For information concerning the curriculum and how to apply, visit www.iupui.edu/~philosop/ma.htm. Questions may be addressed to the graduate director: Jason Eberl, jeberl@iupui.edu, (317) 278-9239.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are expected to have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or its equivalent, with a grade point average of at least 3.0 overall (on a 4.0 scale) and at least 3.0 in the student's major. There is no specific major requirement, but applicants must show a record of course work (or equivalent experience) demonstrating that they are sufficiently prepared to do graduate work in philosophy. For applicants interested in the bioethics or international research ethics tracks, professional training or experience involving health care ethics may be accepted in lieu of course work. Applicants must also show an appropriate level of achievement on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test.
Course Requirements
Students are required to earn a minimum of 30 credit hours, of which at least 20 18 credits must be in philosophy. For the American philosophy and bioethics concentrations, students must earn 6 credits in core areas of philosophy, 18 credits in concentration-specific courses, and 6 credits for a thesis or research project. The department also offers a non-thesis option, which involves 6 credits of graduate courses in philosophy (for the American philosophy concentration these must be concentration-specific) in place of the 6-credit thesis or research project. The curriculum requirements for the international research ethics concentration can be found at http://www.bioethics.iu.edu/body.cfm?id=121. The program is designed to accommodate the needs of part-time as well as full-time students.
Combined Degrees
There are combined-degree programs in law and philosophy (J.D./M.A.) and medicine and philosophy (M.D./M.A.). In both cases, the M.A. in philosophy would be with a concentration in either bioethics or international research ethics. For information on these programs visit www.iupui.edu/~philosop/ ma_combined_degrees.htm.