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Loyola University Chicago

Department of Philosophy

Chicago, IL

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Overview

Department of Philosophy / Department of Philosophy is located in Chicago, IL, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Philosophy
Master of Arts (MA) Applied philosophy and philosophy

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 7
Doctoral Degrees 3

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
Distance learning programs available? No
Terminal master's degree available? Yes

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam minimum GPA of 3.0, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, writing sample, CV
Thesis Required for some
Oral exam paper/thesis
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam no
Thesis Required
Oral exam
Other Advanced Degrees 30 hrs of coursework; MA paper or portfolio rather than thesis when appropriate

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

132
Applied
24
Accepted
13
Enrolled
18%

Applying

Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline January 15th January 15th No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam Minimum GPA of 3.0, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, writing sample, CV
Master's Degree Requirements No
Doctoral Degree Exam No
Doctoral Degree Requirements Minimum GPA of 3.0, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, writing sample, CV

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Required IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards January 15
Types of financial support available Fellowships
Teaching Assistantships
Health Care Benefits
Institutionally-sponsored Loans
Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

30
Total Graduate Students
6%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 10%
Black or African American Not Reported
White or Caucasian 70%
American Indian or Alaska Native Not Reported
Asian 3.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Not Reported
Two or more races 3.33%
Unknown 10%

Gender

Male (63%)
Female (36%)

Faculty

21
Total faculty
Full-time - 21
Part-time - 0
Male (12)
Female (9)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Social and Political Philosophy/Ethics, Continental Philosophy, History of Philosophy, Critical Philosophy of Race, Bioethics, Feminism/Queer Theory
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address 1032 West Sheridan Road
Crown Center, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL  60660
United States
Contact Dr. Mark Waymack
Chair
Email: mwaymac@luc.edu
Phone: 773-508-2738
Fax: 773-508-2292

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