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2013 - 2014
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Department Name:
Department of Philosophy
Department Chair:
Christopher Tollefsen,
Chair of the Department
Faculty:
Name:
Anne Bezuidenhout,
Title:
Professor
Name:
Patrick Brissey,
Title:
Instructor
Name:
Thomas F. Burke,
Title:
Professor
Name:
John Ceballes,
Title:
Senior Instructor
Name:
Michael Dickson,
Title:
Professor
Name:
Martin Donougho,
Title:
Professor Emeritus
Name:
Christopher Frey,
Title:
Associate Professor
Name:
Jennifer A. Frey,
Title:
Assistant Professor
Name:
Glen Gentry,
Title:
Adjunct Instructor
Name:
Jeremiah Hackett,
Title:
Professor Emeritus
Name:
Margaret Houck,
Title:
Adjunct Instructor
Name:
George Khushf,
Title:
Professoro
Name:
Matthew Kisner,
Title:
Professor
Name:
Kathryn Lindeman,
Title:
Assistant Professor
Name:
Eugene Thomas Long,
Title:
Professor Emeritus
Name:
Leah McClimins,
Title:
Associate Professor
Name:
Tyke Nunez,
Title:
Instructor
Name:
Anne Pollok,
Title:
Assistant Professor
Name:
Konstantin Pollok,
Title:
Professor
Name:
Katherine Robinson,
Title:
Adjunct Instructor
Name:
Heike Sefrin-Weis,
Title:
Associate Professor of Philosophy
Name:
Brett Sherman,
Title:
Assistant Professor
Name:
Ignas Skrupskelis,
Title:
Professor Emeritus
Name:
Michael Stoeltzner,
Title:
Professor
Name:
Christopher Tollefsen,
Title:
Distinguished Professor
Name:
Jeffrey Turner,
Title:
Senior Instructor
Name:
Tom Vogt,
Title:
Adjunct Professor
Name:
Jerry Wallulis,
Title:
Professor Emeritus
Name:
Justin Weinberg,
Title:
Associate Professor
Additional Information:
Applications are invited for PhD positions in philosophy at the University of South Carolina. Funding and teaching requirements vary depending on the quality of the application, but generally include stipends ($17,000-25,000), tuition and fees (approximately $10,000). Students are generally required to assist faculty in teaching. The research area for these positions is open, but we are particularly looking for students whose interests compliment the research of our faculty members. For more information about the research going on in our department see: https://artsandsciences.sc.edu/phil/faculty Applications can be made here: https://gradschool.sc.edu/prospective/apply.asp?page=apply For full consideration applications should be received by 15 January. For more information about the program please contact Konstantin Pollok at pollok@sc.edu The University of South Carolina is located in Columbia, SC, a thriving and diverse city. Columbia is home to miles of river walks, fine dining, museums and a vibrant nightlife. Three major interstates run through the city making it easy to travel to major cities such as Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA.
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Teaching Assistantships:
19
Students teaching their own classes:
13
Other Financial Information:
University-wide Competitive Presidential Fellowships are often awarded to our graduate students.
Degrees Offered:
Ph.D.
Terminal Masters
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25
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Tuition:
In State:
$6,012
Out of State:
$12,885
Number of Required Courses:
16
Degrees Awarded:
Year:
2010
Degrees Awarded:
2
Time to Completion:
7.00
Year:
2011
Year:
2012
Degrees Awarded:
1
Time to Completion:
5.00
Year:
2013
Degrees Awarded:
2
Time to Completion:
6.00
Year:
2014
Degrees Awarded:
3
Time to Completion:
6.00
Entry Requirements:
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No
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No
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No
GRE Required?:
No
TOEFL Required?:
No
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Program Strengths:
The Department has a strong record of preparing masters students for entry into top PhD programs.
Program Strengths:
History of Modern Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, Practical Ethics. We have a history of working across sub-disciplines and across disciplines to form surprising and fruitful collaborations. Many of our faculty have joint appointments or have worked closely with other departments, including linguistics, classics, history, physics, and others.
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Tuition:
In State:
$6,012
Out of State:
$12,885
Number of Required Courses:
11
Entry Requirements:
Transcripts Required?:
No
Writing SampleRequired?:
No
Letters of Recommendation:
3
GRE Required?:
No
GPA Required?:
No
TOEFL Required?:
No
Other Requirements:
Summary of Ph.D. Students, 2011 - 2015:
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Entered the marketplace
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6
Women:
1
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Entered the marketplace
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Summary Category Masters:
Placed in a non-teaching job
Specilizations:
Address:
Department of Philosophy, University of South Carolina
Colombia, SC 29208
United StatesTypes of Masters:
Terminal Master's:
No
Non-Terminal Master's:
Yes
Public/Private:
Public
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Total Placements:
5
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0
Non-tenure track Placements:
5
Non-Academic Placements:
0
Percentage of Tenured Track Employees:
89.47
Faculty Other Unknown total:
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Summary of Ph.D. Students 2016:
Summary Category:
Placed in a non-tenure track position
Summary of Ph.D. Students 2017:
Other Gender:
1
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Placed in a non-tenure track position
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Masters Teaching Placement:
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Masters PhD Placement:
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Masters Total Placement:
3