Apr 25, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Philosophy, M.A., History of Philosophy Concentration


Concentration Requirements


The M.A. in Philosophy with Concentration in History of Philosophy is designed to prepare students to continue their education in history and pedagogy by transitioning into and obtaining the Masters in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree in Social Studies Education in GSU’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) and to become certified to teach Social Studies for grades 6-12.

In addition to meeting the requirements noted above, students seeking the M.A. with a Concentration in History of Philosophy have the following additional requirements:

These history content courses also satisfy the 12 hours of Advanced Studies in Social Studies required for the MAT degree. As their schedule allows, students are encouraged to take additional graduate-level history courses.

All Department of Philosophy Teaching Preparation Requirements


See philosophy.gsu.edu/teaching-preparation/

History Content Requirements


12 content hours at the 6000- or 8000-level in history courses listed below. Courses taken to fulfill this requirement can also count toward the distribution requirements above. E.g., PHIL 8085  can count both toward this requirement and the Seminar requirement.