Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Philosophy

About

Saint Louis University's Doctor of Philosophy program is designed to prepare students to enter the field of philosophy as teachers and scholars prepared to engage at the highest levels of philosophical discourse.Courses in SLU's philosophy graduate program examine historical and contemporary issues such as problems in metaphysics, epistemology, social and political ethics and philosophy of religion, among others. Unique resources available to the program include the international philosophical journal Res Philosophica; the Vatican Film Library, one of the finest repositories of its kind in the Western hemisphere; and the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. There are regular opportunities to work with eminent visiting scholars, numerous colloquia and conferences, a wide variety of reading groups and opportunities to participate in exchange programs. Graduates will be able to analyze and defend a philosophical position on a philosophical problem. Graduates will be able to gather sources relevant to a philosophical problem. Graduates will be able to interpret sources relevant to a philosophical problem. Graduates will be able to synthesize sources relevant to a philosophical problem. There are no requirements for acceptance into the graduate program in philosophy. However, a philosophy major is strongly recommended. In general, at least six philosophy courses are expected, including logic and history of philosophy. Courses in SLU's philosophy graduate program examine historical as well as contemporary issues, such as problems in metaphysics, epistemology, social and political ethics and philosophy of religion, among others. Graduates will be able to make a scholarly contribution to the field of philosophy.  

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Department Chair (Philosophy/Humanities), Graduate Program Coordinator, Scientific Journal Editor (Philosophy Focus), Curriculum Developer (Advanced Philosophy Programs), Academic Advisor (Graduate-Level Humanities), Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Philosophy), Government Affairs Director, Research Director (Philosophy/Interdisciplinary Studies), Legislative Ethics Consultant, Public Information Officer, Policy Analyst (Ethics/Philosophy Focus), Advocacy Director (Justice/Human Rights Focus), NGO Program Director (Ethics/Outreach), Cultural Affairs Officer, Diversity & Inclusion Director, Corporate Ethics Director, International Development Ethics Advisor, Market Research Analyst (Ethics/Trends Focus), Corporate Social Responsibility Director, Organizational Development Consultant, Strategic Partnerships Director, Corporate Communications Director, Business Ethics Consultant.