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University of Oregon

Academic Year: 
2019 - 2020

Department Name

Philosophy

Department Chair

Dr. Daniela Vallega-Neu,
Head and Professor of Philosophy

Degrees Offered

Ph.D., Terminal Masters

Online Degrees

Ph.D. None, Masters None

Areas of Specialization Offered

Aesthetics, Applied Ethics, Environmental Ethics, Bioethics, Ethics, Feminist Philosophy, Social and Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Race, Philosophy of Gender, Philosophy of Psychology, Philosophy of Computing & Technology, Continental/European Philosophy (including Kant), History of Philosophy, Indigenous Philosophy, Latin American Philosophy, 19th/20th Century Philosophy, American Philosophy, Ancient Philosophy

Financial Aid

Teaching Fellowships:
22
Non-Teaching Fellowships:
Teaching Assistantships:
Scholarships:
Students teaching their own classes:
7
Other Financial Information:
All Ph.D. students receive five years of full funding (covering tuition and fees with an additional monthly stipend). Typically students receive funding by working for the university as Teaching Assistants.

Faculty


Members

Ramón Alvarado, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Data Science Initiative
Steven Brence, Director of Undergraduate Studies and Senior Instructor of Philosophy
Mark Johnson, Professor Emeritus
Colin Koopman, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Pre-Law Advisor, Ethics Minor Director, and Director of New Media & Culture Certificate
Bonnie Mann, Professor of Philosophy
Erin McKenna, Associate Head of Philosophy & Professor of Philosophy
Nicolae Morar, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Environmental Studies
Barbara Muraca, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Environmental Studies
Camisha Russell, Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Beata Stawarska, Professor of Philosophy
Alejandro Arturo Vallega Arredondo, Associate Professor of Philosophy
Daniela Vallega-Neu, Head of Philosophy & Professor of Philosophy
Peter Warnek, Director of Graduate Studies & Associate Professor of Philosophy

Demographics

Ph.D.


Program Strengths

Our program is known for its pluralism, close mentoring relationships between graduate students and faculty, a faculty committed to teaching excellence as well as research, supportive rather than competitive relationships among graduate students, and professionally active and successful graduate students. The department and faculty have particular strengths in a range of traditions, most notably Continental Philosophy, Feminist Philosophy, American Pragmatist Philosophy. These strengths extend across a range of thematic subfields including History of Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Ethics, Philosophy of Race, Latin American Philosophy, Environmental Philosophy, and Philosophy of Language. The program requires students to develop a broad knowledge of the history of philosophy, major fields, and various approaches and methods.

Student Demographics

Degrees Awarded

Ph.D. Tuition (US$ in FTEs)

In State: 
$15,000
Out of State: 
$25,000
Number of Required Courses: 
12
Additional Information: 
Students typically complete all course work by the end of Year 2 or the first term of Year 3.

Ph.D. Program Entry Requirements

Transcripts: 
Yes
Writing Sample: 
Yes
Minimum GPA Required?: 
No
Letters of Recommendation: 
3
GRE Required?: 
Yes
TOEFL Required?: 
No
Other Requirements: 
Personal Statement, UO Graduate School Application. A highly-competitive program committed to pluralistic and engaged philosophy, we are especially interested in students seeking to pursue studies in Continental, Feminist, and American Pragmatist philosophy.

Master's


Program Strengths

Our program is known for its pluralism, close mentoring relationships between graduate students and faculty, a faculty committed to teaching excellence as well as research, supportive rather than competitive relationships among graduate students, and professionally active and successful graduate students. The department and faculty have particular strengths in a range of traditions, most notably Continental Philosophy, Feminist Philosophy, American Pragmatist Philosophy. These strengths extend across a range of thematic subfields including History of Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Ethics, Philosophy of Race, Latin American Philosophy, Environmental Philosophy, and Philosophy of Language. The program requires students to develop a broad knowledge of the history of philosophy, major fields, and various approaches and methods.

Student Demographics

Master's Tuition (US$ in FTEs)

In State: 
$15,000
Out of State: 
$25,000
Number of Required Courses: 
12
Additional Information: 
Student's electing to write an M.A. thesis typically take 15 courses, including thesis credits. Students pursuing a coursework-only M.A. typically take 16 courses

Master's Program Entry Requirements

Transcripts Required?: 
Yes
Writing SampleRequired?: 
Yes
Letters of Recommendation: 
3
GRE Required?: 
Yes
GPA Required?: 
No
TOEFL Required?: 
No
Other Requirements: 
Personal Statement; UO Graduate School Application

Types of Master's

Terminal Master's: 
Yes
Non-Terminal Master's: 
Yes

Placement


Summary of PhD Students 2019

Summary of PhD Students 2018

Summary of Ph.D. Students, 2017

Summary of Ph.D. Students, 2016

Summary of Ph.D. Students, 2011 - 2015

Summary of Masters Students 2019

Summary of Master's Students 2018

Summary of Master's Students, 2017

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

Summary of Master's Students, 2011 - 2015