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Loyola University Chicago

Academic Year: 
2019 - 2020

Website

http://www.luc.edu/philosophy

Department Name

Philosophy

Department Chair

Mark Waymack,
Associate Professor and Chairperson

Degrees Offered

Ph.D., Terminal Masters, Non-Terminal Masters

Areas of Specialization Offered

Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy, Metaphysics and Epistemology, Continental/European Philosophy (including Kant), 19th/20th Century Philosophy, Ancient 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.

Financial Aid

Teaching Fellowships:
Non-Teaching Fellowships:
Teaching Assistantships:
14
Scholarships:
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,

Faculty

Members

Thomas Carson, Professor
Andrew Cutrofello, Professor
Blake Dutton, Professor
Harry Gensler, Professor
Joy Gordon, Professor
Peter Hartman, Assistant Professor
David Ingram, Professor
Kristen Irwin, Assistant Professor
Hanne Jacobs, Associate Professor, Director of Graduate Studies
Richard Kim, Assistant Professor
Tom Krettek, Dean of St. Joseph College Sminary; Director of Jesuit First Studies Program
Pamela Lomelino, Assistant Professor
Heidi Malm, Professor
Hugh Miller, Assistant Professor
Paul Moser, Professor
James Murphy, Associate Professor; Director of Jesuit First Studies Program
Johanna Oksala, Professor
Jennifer Parks, Professor; Bioethics Minor Director
Jaqueline Scott, Associate Professor; Assistant Chairperson
Arnold Vander Nat, Associate Professor
Joseph Vukov, Assistant Professor
Mark Waymack, Associate Professor; Chairperson of Philosophy

Demographics

Tenured Tenured-track Non-tenure track
Men 16 2 6
Women 6 3 0
Total Women: 
9
Total Men: 
24
Total Other/Unknown: 
0
Total Faculty: 
33

Ph.D.

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 Men Other Gender Unknown Gender
9 17
Page SUM 0 0 0 0
Total 9 17 0 0
LGBT Identifying: 
0
Disability Identifying: 
0
Total Ph.D. Students: 
0

Degrees Awarded

Degrees Awarded Time to Completion
2020 0
2019 4

Ph.D. Tuition (US$ in FTEs)

Number of Required Courses: 
16

Ph.D. Program 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

Master's

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 Men Other Gender Unknown Gender
1 5
Page SUM 0 0 0 0
Total 1 5 0 0
LGBT Identifying: 
0
Disability Identifying: 
0
Total MA Students: 
0

Master's Tuition (US$ in FTEs)

Number of Required Courses: 
10

Master's Program 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.

Types of Master's

Terminal Master's: 
No
Non-Terminal Master's: 
No

Placement

Summary of Ph.D. Students, 2011 - 2015

Women Men Other Gender Unknown Gender
Entered the marketplace 11 36 0 0
Left without receiving a degree 0 1 0 0
Placed in a non-tenure track position 6 23 0 0
Were not placed 0 0 0 0
Placed in a non-academic Job 2 5 0 0

Summary of Master's Students, 2011 - 2015

Women Men Other Gender Unknown Gender
Entered the marketplace 0 0 0 0
Left without receiving a degree 0 0 0 0
Accepted into a Ph.D. Program 0 0 0 0
Entered another graduate program 0 0 0 0
Placed in a teaching job 0 0 0 0
Unknown 0 0 0 0
Placed in a non-teaching job 0 0 0 0