Overview

Department of Philosophy / Department of Philosophy is located in Stony Brook, NY, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
(Advanced Certificate)
Master of Arts (MA)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	5
Doctoral Degrees	7

Earning Your Degree

Evening/weekend programs available?
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

124

Applied

31

Accepted

10

Enrolled

Applying

100

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	Not reported	No
Spring deadline	October 1st	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 90

Student Body

61

Total Graduate Students

22%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.2%
Black or African American	4.92%
White or Caucasian	44%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	4.92%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	6.56%
Unknown	8.2%

Gender

Male (75%)

Female (24%)

Faculty

17

Total faculty

Full-time - 13

Part-time - 4

Male (13)

Female (4)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Humanities, philosophy, philosophy of religion, race, Asian-Americans
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 213 Harriman Hall
Stony Brook, NY  11794
United States

Contact Dr. Robert Cresae
Chair
Email: robert.crease@stonybrook.edu
Phone: 631-632-7570
Fax: 631-632-7522

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