Philosophy (M.A.)

Overview

The Department of Philosophy at Colorado State University offers a Master of Arts degree in philosophy. It has established scholars specializing in traditional sub‑disciplines in philosophy, including Aesthetics, Epistemology, Ethics, History of Philosophy, Logic, and Metaphysics. Faculty also focus on global philosophies, including Asian and Arabic traditions. The Department has long been recognized as a leader in applied ethics, especially bioethics, environmental ethics, and animal ethics.

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Philosophy

Areas of Study

  • Aesthetics
  • Animal ethics
  • Bioethics
  • Buddhist philosophy
  • Chinese philosophy
  • Comparative philosophy
  • Environmental ethics
  • Ethical theory
  • History of Western philosophy
  • Indian philosophy
  • Islamic philosophy
  • Logic
  • Metaphysics and epistemology
  • Philosophy of mind

Next Steps

Requirements

Coursework, credit requirements, and more information is available in the Colorado State University general catalog. Please contact your department representative with program-related questions.

Student Employment

Graduate students interested in employment positions (GTA, GRA, GSA appointments and hourly positions) should contact their advisor and their departmental graduate coordinator for the process to apply.

Financial Aid

Program Codes
  • On-campus: PHIL-MA