The Master of Arts degree in Philosophy draws students with a wide range of interests and professional goals, including further graduate study in philosophy, community college teaching and personal enrichment. Although the department is analytically oriented, it encourages work in other areas, for example, Asian philosophy, feminist philosophy, and the intersection between European and Anglo-American thought. A total of 30 units is required, with at least 15 units in 5000-level courses. At least 24 units must be in Philosophy, courses outside Philosophy must be relevant to the student's program.