该系提供各种哲学硕士学位，其中之一是通用哲学MA。尽管此学位的要求与博士学位课程第一阶段的非终端硕士学位的要求基本相同，但追求哲学硕士学位的学生通常是出于对自我发展的渴望或希望为历史或神学等其他领域的研究生工作奠定知识基础。在特殊情况下，可以考虑选择该硕士或其他硕士学位课程的合格学生入读博士学位课程，但此类学生与其他博士学位课程申请者竞争入学，并且必须完成所有博士学位课程要求，包括某些不符合硕士学位要求的要求终端MA所需。
The Master of Arts (MA) in Philosophy program offered through Loyola University Chicago's respected Department of Philosophy offers a unique array of benefits that result in powerful preparation for your future professional and academic pursuits.<br>The department offers various terminal master's degrees in philosophy, one of which is the generic philosophy MA. Although the requirements for this degree are basically the same as those for the non-terminal master's degree that is the first stage of doctoral studies, students pursuing the generic MA in philosophy are usually motivated by either the desire for self-development or the hope of laying down an intellectual foundation for graduate work in other areas such as history or theology. In exceptional cases, a very well qualified student in this or another terminal MA program may be considered for admission into the PhD program, but such students compete with other PhD program applicants for admission and must complete all PhD program requirements, including some MA requirements not required for the terminal MA.<br>Through the master's in philosophy, you will develop a strong foundation in the core areas of philosophy and be prepared for specialized research at the doctoral level. You will also gain an excellent intellectual foundation for further graduate study in areas like history, theology, and English.<br><br>In addition to a pathway toward the doctorate, the MA in Philosophy can lead to fulfilling careers in fields ranging from education to the law.<br><br>Specific job options include:<br>Our graduates of the MA in Philosophy program have gone on to the following professional roles and academic pursuits:<br>PhD student, Loyola University Chicago, PhD student, Georgia State University, PhD student, Michigan State University<br>PhD student, Indiana University, PhD student, Marquette University, Law student, Tulane Law School, Operations & audience development manager<br>Teacher of theology, Visiting professor and campus minister, Writer, Instructor of philosophy, Physician, associate professor of medicine