哲学系的课程涵盖当代哲学问题的大多数领域以及哲学史上的大多数主要时期。该系在思想哲学和生命科学哲学方面特别强大。请查询该部门的网页，以获取有关各个教员优势的信息。硕士课程的学生需要完成一年的课程并撰写论文。该学位通常可以在一年内（包括夏季季度）获得。最终硕士课程的学生通常不符合该部门授予的经济资助资格。
The Philosophy Department curriculum covers most areas in contemporary philosophical problems as well as most of the major periods in the history of philosophy. The department is especially strong in philosophy of mind and philosophy of the life sciences. Please consult the department webpage for information on the strengths of individual faculty. Students in the MA program do a year of coursework and write a thesis. The degree can usually be earned within one year (including summer quarter). Students in a terminal MA program are not normally eligible for financial aid awarded by the department.