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University of Pittsburgh — HPS
Academic Year:
2016 - 2017
Website
Department Name
History and Philosophy of Science
Department Chair
John D. Norton,
Distinguished Professor & Chair
Degrees Offered
Ph.D., Non-Terminal Masters
Areas of Specialization Offered
Bioethics, Philosophy of Race, Philosophy of Psychology, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Social Science, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Neurology, Philosophy of Physics, Philosophy of Computing & Technology, Philosophy of Cognitive Science, History & Philosophy of Science (HPS), Philosophy of Biology, History of Philosophy
Financial Aid
Teaching Fellowships:
2
Non-Teaching Fellowships:
12
Teaching Assistantships:
9
Scholarships:
Students teaching their own classes:
7
Other Financial Information:
Faculty
Members
Mazviita Chirimuuta, Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Studies |
James Lennox, Professor and Placement Director |
Peter Machamer, Professor |
Edouard Machery, Distinguished Professor |
Sandra Mitchell, Professor and Chair |
John Norton, Distinguished Professor and Co-Director of Admissions |
Paolo Palmieri, Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies |
Porter Williams, Assistant Professor and Co-Director of Admissions |
James Woodward, Distinguished Professor |
Demographics
Ph.D.
Program Strengths
This survey response is from the History and Philosophy of Science (HPS) Department. Leiter's Philosophical Gourmet Report places the University of Pittsburgh as the only institution in Group 1 under the category of "General Philosophy of Science". This is due to a significant extent to the HPS Department.
Student Demographics
Degrees Awarded
Ph.D. Tuition (US$ in FTEs)
In State:
$21,748
Out of State:
$35,904
Number of Required Courses:
12
Additional Information:
Total number of credits required for degree - 72
Ph.D. Program Entry Requirements
Transcripts:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Minimum GPA Required?:
Yes
GPA:
3.00
Letters of Recommendation:
3
GRE Required?:
Yes
TOEFL Required?:
Yes
TOEFL Online Score:
90.00
Other Requirements:
Statement of Purpose
Master's
Student Demographics
Master's Tuition (US$ in FTEs)
In State:
$21,748
Out of State:
$35,904
Number of Required Courses:
12
Additional Information:
The survey responses are for History and Philosophy of Science Department. The Philosophy Department keeps statistics on master's degree awards.
Master's Program Entry Requirements
Transcripts Required?:
Yes
Writing SampleRequired?:
Yes
GPA:
3.00
Letters of Recommendation:
3
GRE Required?:
Yes
GPA Required?:
Yes
TOEFL Required?:
Yes
TOEFL Online Score:
90.00
Other Requirements:
Statement of Purpose
Types of Master's
Terminal Master's:
Yes
Non-Terminal Master's:
No
Placement
Summary of Ph.D. Students, 2016
Summary of Ph.D. Students, 2011 - 2015
Summary of Master's Students, 2011 - 2015