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. Integrating a strong grounding in the history of philosophy with current debates in social and political philosophy, ethics, and contemporary philosophy, the Loyola master's degree in philosophy has a proud legacy of success within the field. In addition to mentorship from world-renowned faculty and scholars, you will enjoy classes intentionally kept small, a first-year proseminar to position you for success at the graduate level, and an opportunity-rich setting in the heart of a vibrant community.<br>Upon completion of the MA in Philosophy, students will have: Acquired advanced knowledge and be able to:, Demonstrate knowledge of the history of philosophy, Demonstrate knowledge of perennial and contemporary issues in philosophy ,Demonstrate expertise in a particular area of philosophy.<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>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>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