Curriculum Requirements

Total Hours Required

Students must complete a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours, of which at least eighteen (18) must be in philosophy.

• 10 cr. Core courses
• 12 cr. Concentration-specific electives
• 8 cr. Practicum and capstone research project

Grade Requirements

No course with a grade lower than a B (3.0) will count toward this degree.

Residency Requirement

At least fifteen (15) credit hours must be taken at IUPUI.

Transfer Credits

Candidates may transfer up to eight (8) hours of graduate credit for courses taken at other accredited institutions, providing the grades received were B (3.0) or higher and the courses were completed within the time limit prescribed by the Graduate School. The transfer is not automatic and must be approved in writing by the Director of Graduate Studies and the Dean of the Graduate School. For time restrictions on transfer credits, see the section on time limits below. In addition to these eight (8) hours, graduate courses taken at other Indiana University campuses may be counted toward the M.A. if pre-approved in writing by the director.

Time Limits for Completion of Degree

The normal course load each semester for full-time students is a minimum of eight (8) credit hours. Part-time students take only one or two courses per semester. The minimum full-time equivalency for students holding an assistantship or internship is six (6) credit hours per semester. International students must take at least eight (8) credit hours each fall and spring semester to meet visa requirements. Students who carry a full academic load can complete the program in two calendar years.

The requirements for the degree must be completed within five consecutive years. Transfer credits also fall within this five-year limit. Any courses that have been completed more than five (5) years before the degree is completed must be revalidated if they are to count toward the M.A.