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University of Arkansas

Academic Year: 
2022 - 2023

Department Name

Philosophy

Department Chair

Eric Funkhouser,
Professor

Degrees Offered

Ph.D., Terminal Masters

Areas of Specialization Offered

Value Theory, Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Psychology, Metaphysics and Epistemology, Philosophy of Religion, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Action, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Science, Early Modern Philosophy (17th & 18th Century), Continental/European Philosophy (including Kant), History of Philosophy, 19th/20th Century Philosophy, Ancient Philosophy

Financial Aid

Teaching Fellowships:
4
Non-Teaching Fellowships:
Teaching Assistantships:
12
Scholarships:
1
Students teaching their own classes:
10
Other Financial Information:
We normally fill 12 teaching assistant positions, combined between our MA and PhD students. For 2021-22, these 9-month TA positions provided a full tuition waiver plus a $12,800 9-month stipend for MA students and $13,500 9-month stipend for PhD students. Additional competitive fellowships, which can boost the stipend, are available for eligible PhD applicants. MA students receive two years of funding, PhD students three years. Adjunct teaching is sometimes available for PhD students who have exhausted their teaching assistantship.

Faculty


Members

Eric Funkhouser, Professor, Department Chair
Barry Ward, Professor, Vice Chair and Director of Graduate Studies
Thomas Senor, Professor
Edward Minar, Professor
Richard Lee, Associate Professor
Jacob Adler, Associate Professor
Amanda McMullen, Assistant Professor
Bryan Reece, Assistant Professor
Ashley Purdy, Visiting Assistant Professor
Warren Herold, Instructor
David Barrett, Instructor
Jeremy Hyman, Instructor
Christopher Stevens, Instructor

Demographics

Ph.D.


Program Strengths

We offer separate M.A. and PhD programs, and the PhD is a three-year degree open only to students who have already received their M.A. We have particular strengths in philosophy of mind and psychology, philosophy of religion, metaphysics and epistemology, and the history of philosophy. We also house the journal Philosophical Topics.

Student Demographics

Degrees Awarded

Ph.D. Tuition (US$ in FTEs)

In State: 
$3,938
Out of State: 
$10,710
Number of Required Courses: 
8
Additional Information: 
Tuition is waived for all teaching assistants.

Ph.D. Program Entry Requirements

Transcripts: 
Yes
Writing Sample: 
Yes
Minimum GPA Required?: 
Yes
GPA: 
3.00
Letters of Recommendation: 
3
GRE Required?: 
Yes
TOEFL Required?: 
No
Other Requirements: 
Applicants must also submit a statement of purpose. An M.A. in philosophy is required.

Master's


Program Strengths

We have particular strengths in philosophy of mind and psychology, philosophy of religion, metaphysics and epistemology, and the history of philosophy. We also house the journal Philosophical Topics.

Student Demographics

Master's Tuition (US$ in FTEs)

In State: 
$3,876
Out of State: 
$10,516
Number of Required Courses: 
9
Additional Information: 
Tuition is waived for all teaching assistants.

Master's Program Entry Requirements

Transcripts Required?: 
Yes
Writing SampleRequired?: 
Yes
GPA: 
3.00
Letters of Recommendation: 
3
GRE Required?: 
No
GPA Required?: 
Yes
TOEFL Required?: 
No
Other Requirements: 
Applicants must also submit a statement of purpose.

Types of Master's

Terminal Master's: 
Yes

Placement


Summary of Ph.D. Students, 2016

Summary of Ph.D. Students, 2011 - 2015

Summary of Master's Students, 2016 — Women | Men | Other Gender | Unknown Gender

Summary of Master's Students, 2011 - 2015

Students Retention Summary 2015