Submitted by mdiaz1@luc.edu on August 31, 2015 - 2:17pm
2019 - 2020
Website:
Department Name:
Philosophy
Department Chair:
Mark Waymack,
Associate Professor and Chairperson
Faculty:
Name:
Thomas Carson,
Title:
Professor
Name:
Andrew Cutrofello,
Title:
Professor
Name:
Blake Dutton,
Title:
Professor
Name:
Harry Gensler,
Title:
Professor
Name:
Joy Gordon,
Title:
Professor
Name:
Peter Hartman,
Title:
Assistant Professor
Name:
David Ingram,
Title:
Professor
Name:
Kristen Irwin,
Title:
Assistant Professor
Name:
Hanne Jacobs,
Title:
Associate Professor, Director of Graduate Studies
Name:
Richard Kim,
Title:
Assistant Professor
Name:
Tom Krettek,
Title:
Dean of St. Joseph College Sminary; Director of Jesuit First Studies Program
Name:
Pamela Lomelino,
Title:
Assistant Professor
Name:
Heidi Malm,
Title:
Professor
Name:
Hugh Miller,
Title:
Assistant Professor
Name:
Paul Moser,
Title:
Professor
Name:
James Murphy,
Title:
Associate Professor; Director of Jesuit First Studies Program
Name:
Johanna Oksala,
Title:
Professor
Name:
Jennifer Parks,
Title:
Professor; Bioethics Minor Director
Name:
Jaqueline Scott,
Title:
Associate Professor; Assistant Chairperson
Name:
Arnold Vander Nat,
Title:
Associate Professor
Name:
Joseph Vukov,
Title:
Assistant Professor
Name:
Mark Waymack,
Title:
Associate Professor; Chairperson of Philosophy
Diversity Efforts:
has a Minorities and Philosophy (MAP) chapter or similar diversity group
has conducted a departmental climate survey within the past three years
hosts invited speakers who are members of underrepresented groups at least annually
provides annual sexual harassment, bystander, and climate training (directly or through our institution)
ensures department events are accessible to participants with disabilities
provides accommodations for faculty and guest speakers with disabilities
provides accommodations for students, faculty, and others with disabilities (directly or through our institution)
educates faculty and staff about disability accommodations and how to obtain them (directly or through our institution)
Additional efforts to increase inclusiveness:
We promote diversity and inclusiveness by hiring international faculty, enrolling international students, enrolling McNair funded students, and attending graduate school recruitment events for McNair students.
Additional Information:
Recognized for our commitment to personalized teaching and intensive research, we are a diverse department that offers: Degree Options: We have a doctoral program and two terminal master's programs: one in philosophy and one in social philosophy. Various Specializations: Although we are especially strong in Continental philosophy and Ethics/Social Political philosophy, our faculty is also recognized for expertise in History of philosophy, Anglo-American Philosophy, and philosophy of Religion. Outstanding Faculty: With one of the largest faculties in North America composed of approximately thirty full-time faculty members, we are able to offer a wide array of graduate seminars. Many of our faculty members are experts in their fields, with national or international reputations. Teaching Experience: We offer an in-depth teaching internship that fosters practical experience in the classroom. Teaching assistantships also provide students with educational and professional benefits, enhancing their pedagogical skills. Excellent Placement: Our alumni enjoy great success in their chosen career paths, and many secure full-time positions at respected colleges and universities.
Faculty Demographics:
Tenured:
16
Tenured-track:
2
Non-tenure track:
6
Select the demographic:
Men
Tenured:
6
Tenured-track:
3
Non-tenure track:
0
Select the demographic:
Women
Teaching Assistantships:
14
Students teaching their own classes:
7
Other Financial Information:
Other financial aid includes work opportunities in the university, grant-funded positions, diversity scholarships, research awards, and teaching awards,
Degrees Offered:
Ph.D.
Terminal Masters
Non-Terminal Masters
Student Demographics:
Women:
9
Men:
17
Tuition:
Number of Required Courses:
16
Degrees Awarded:
Year:
2020
Degrees Awarded:
0
Year:
2019
Degrees Awarded:
4
Entry Requirements:
Transcripts:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Minimum GPA Required?:
No
Letters of Recommendation:
3
GRE Required?:
No
TOEFL Required?:
Yes
Other Requirements:
A statement of purpose describing academic and research interests, as well as professional goals, application form
Program Strengths:
The two principal areas of focus are: continental philosophy and ethics/social-political philosophy. We also have significant supporting strengths in the history of philosophy, philosophy of religion, and epistemology.
Program Strengths:
The two principal areas of focus are: continental philosophy and ethics/social-political philosophy. We also have significant supporting strengths in the history of philosophy, philosophy of religion, and epistemology.
Student Demographics:
Women:
1
Men:
5
Tuition:
Number of Required Courses:
10
Entry Requirements:
Transcripts Required?:
Yes
Writing SampleRequired?:
Yes
Letters of Recommendation:
3
GRE Required?:
No
GPA Required?:
No
TOEFL Required?:
Yes
Other Requirements:
A statement of purpose describing academic and research interests, as well as professional goals, completed application form.
Summary of Ph.D. Students, 2011 - 2015:
Summary Category:
Entered the marketplace
Men:
36
Women:
11
Unknown Gender:
0
Other Gender:
0
Summary Category:
Left without receiving a degree
Men:
1
Women:
0
Unknown Gender:
0
Other Gender:
0
Summary Category:
Placed in a non-tenure track position
Men:
23
Women:
6
Unknown Gender:
0
Other Gender:
0
Summary Category:
Were not placed
Men:
0
Women:
0
Unknown Gender:
0
Other Gender:
0
Summary Category:
Placed in a non-academic Job
Men:
5
Women:
2
Unknown Gender:
0
Other Gender:
0
Summary of Master's Students, 2011 - 2015:
Men:
0
Women:
0
Other Gender:
0
Unknown Gender:
0
Summary Category Masters:
Entered the marketplace
Men:
0
Women:
0
Other Gender:
0
Unknown Gender:
0
Summary Category Masters:
Left without receiving a degree
Men:
0
Women:
0
Other Gender:
0
Unknown Gender:
0
Summary Category Masters:
Accepted into a Ph.D. Program
Men:
0
Women:
0
Other Gender:
0
Unknown Gender:
0
Summary Category Masters:
Entered another graduate program
Men:
0
Women:
0
Other Gender:
0
Unknown Gender:
0
Summary Category Masters:
Placed in a teaching job
Men:
0
Women:
0
Other Gender:
0
Unknown Gender:
0
Summary Category Masters:
Unknown
Men:
0
Women:
0
Other Gender:
0
Unknown Gender:
0
Summary Category Masters:
Placed in a non-teaching job
Specilizations:
Address:
1032 W Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60660
United StatesLocation:
Types of Masters:
Terminal Master's:
No
Non-Terminal Master's:
No
Public/Private:
Private
location_taxonomize_terms:
total-faculty-woman:
9
Faculty Total Men:
24
Faculty Total Unknown:
0
Faculty Total Other:
0
Faculty Total:
33
Ph.D. Total Woman:
9
Ph.D. Total Men:
17
Ph.D. Total Unknown:
0
Ph.D. Total Other:
0
Ph.D. Total LGBT:
0
Ph.D. Total Disability:
0
Ph.D. Total:
0
MA Total Woman:
1
MA Total Men:
5
MA Total Unknown:
0
MA Total Other:
0
MA Total LGBT:
0
MA Total Disability:
0
MA Total:
0
Tuition Min:
0
Tuition Max:
0
Total Students:
0
Faculty African/African American:
0
Faculty Asian:
0
Faculty Native American:
0
Faculty Hispanic or Latino:
0
Faculty Pacific Islander:
0
Faculty White:
0
Faculty Multi-racial:
0
Faculty Other Race:
0
Faculty Unknown Race:
0
Ph.D. African/African American:
0
Ph.D. Asian:
0
Ph.D. Native American:
0
Ph.D. Hispanic or Latino:
0
Ph.D. Pacific Islander:
0
Ph.D. White:
0
Ph.D. Multi-racial:
0
Ph.D. Other Race:
0
Ph.D. Unknown Race:
0
MA African/African American:
0
MA Asian:
0
MA Native American:
0
MA Hispanic or Latino:
0
MA Pacific Islander:
0
MA White:
0
MA Multi-racial:
0
MA Other Race:
0
MA Unknown Race:
0
Total Placements:
36
Tenured-track Placements:
0
Non-tenure track Placements:
29
Non-Academic Placements:
7
Percentage of Tenured Track Employees:
81.82
Faculty Other Unknown total:
0
iPEDS unitid:
146719
Masters Teaching Placement:
0
Masters Non-Teaching Placement:
0
Masters PhD Placement:
0
Masters Total Placement:
0