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Doctoral study at Harvard means full immersion in one of the world's most dynamic and influential intellectual communities. At the Harvard Graduate School of Education, two distinct doctoral programs leverage the extraordinary interdisciplinary strengths of the entire University. The Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) prepares experienced educators for system-level leadership roles in school districts, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and beyond; and the Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Ph.D.)  empowers cutting-edge interdisciplinary research informed by the cognitive sciences, economics, medicine, the humanities, and more.

Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.)

The Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D) is a three-year, practice-based program designed to produce system-level leaders in American pre-K-12 education. The Ed.L.D. curriculum mines the vast intellectual and professional resources of HGSE, the Harvard Business School , and the Harvard Kennedy School , and includes a 10-month residency in the third year.

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Ph.D.)

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Ph.D.) , offered jointly with the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences , provides unrestricted access to faculty and resources at all Harvard graduate and professional schools. This five-year Ph.D. is ideal for conducting groundbreaking interdisciplinary research that directly informs and impacts education practice and policy.

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A dog-eared letter dated April 7, 1982, is so important to Dr. Dipak C. Jain, PhD’86, MS’86, that he has kept it for forty-plus years.

Jindal School PhD and MBA Graduate Wins Prestigious Fellow Award

A graduate of The University of Texas at Dallas’ Naveen Jindal School of Management was recently named as one of six recipients of the INFORMS Information Systems Society Distinguished Fellow Award.

Recent Rankings

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worldwide and in North America in research contributions 2019-2023

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research rank in the Top 100 Full-Time Global MBA Programs

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The UTD Top 100 Business School Research Rankings™ (2023)

marketing research worldwide and in North America based on publications in three marketing journals, Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research and Marketing Science, 2019-2023

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accounting research worldwide and in North America based on publications in three accounting journals, The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting and Economics and Journal of Accounting Research, 2019-2023

Doctoral Programs

The Naveen Jindal School of Management offers two PhD degrees over six functional areas .

Programs and Concentrations

• International Management Studies PhD Program
• Accounting Concentration
• Finance Concentration
• Information Systems Concentration
• Marketing Concentration
• Operations Management Concentration

Admissions Details

Find out the requirements to start your PhD at the Jindal School of Management.

The PhD in International Management Studies program and PhD in Management Science program each admit three to five new students per year per concentration (fall admission only). Both are designed to be full-time programs with completion in four to five years.

Student Experiences

Fund Your Education

The PhD program provides funding to qualified doctoral students and guarantees four to five years of support based on academic performance.

Typical awards include a $39,300 annual stipend and a tuition and fee waiver.

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Our aim is to place doctoral students in quality research universities by developing strong research and scholarly skills through advanced, specialized education.

We are committed to the success of our PhD graduates, as evidenced by our record of placing graduates at top universities and corporations. Below is a list of recent student placements.

Recent graduates secured tenure-track appointments at the following universities:

• Arizona State University
• Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Temple University
• Tilburg University
• University of Hong Kong
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• University of Kansas
• University of Notre Dame
• University of Pittsburgh
• University of South Carolina
• University of Washington
• Virginia Tech

Research Excellence at Your Fingertips

Many Jindal School faculty members are active researchers.

Jindal School professors serve on the editorial boards of over 55 journals and are recognized internationally for research excellence by many prestigious organizations. Come study with top-tier faculty to guide your research.

PhD Resource Articles

Find advice and resources you need as you consider joining the PhD program at the UT Dallas Jindal School of Management.

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Getting into a good PhD program is a bit like dating. Some programs are attractive but may not be a good fit under the surface. Finding a good match is important. Competition is fierce, and there is no one-size-fits all.

Why choose JSOM for my PhD?

The University of Texas at Dallas is a relatively young university, officially launched in 1969, with the first PhD in management awarded in 1977. The prestige of the program was quickly established, with graduates taking jobs at top-ranked institutions all over the world.

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What does it mean to have a PhD?

Do you want to be your own boss? Have flexible hours designed around your needs? These are a few of the perks when working in academia – you are responsible for your own productivity, on your own schedule.

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Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Biological sciences, phd program in biological sciences, phd program.

The program offers extensive coursework and intensive research experience in theory, methodology, and applications of molecular and cell biology (see degree requirements).

• Faculty members with broad and diverse research interests are available to supervise doctoral dissertations.
• Financial support in the form of assistantships, full tuition support, and scholarships and awards are provided. Additional scholarships are available for US citizens and permanent residents.
• Our students, both domestic and international, have a strong record of starting in jobs after graduation .
• Students have opportunities to participate in active seminar series in molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, neurobiology, virology, and computational biology.
• To enhance career prospects, students can pursue Graduate Certificate in Genomics , and possibly use the certificate courses to fulfill the elective requirements.
• NSM Career Success Center is available to support professional development and experiential learning of students.
• GRE test score is not required for admission.

Our PhD graduates successfully pursue careers in biomedical research as scientists in academia, government, or industry, as well as in fields such as consulting, finance, patent law, scientific communication and policy, clinical regulatory affairs, or as entrepreneurs.

Placement of Recent Graduates

Assistantships.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships are offered to qualified PhD students on a competitive basis. These assistantships include a monthly stipend (currently set at $2,400) along with a full tuition waiver (covering 9 credit hours per term in the Fall and Spring semesters). The assistantship additionally covers the cost of health insurance purchased through the university and most fees. Graduate Research Assistantships for advanced PhD students are also available on some faculty members’ research grants. Typically, assistantship support is provided for five years and encompasses the Summer semester as well. All admitted students are considered for assistantships; no separate application is necessary.

Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards

PhD students are additionally supported through the following awards:

• NSM McDermott PhD Admission Fellowship (for highly qualified new students, offered at the time of admission)
• Dean’s Fellowship and EEF Scholarship (for highly qualified new students who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents, offered at the time of admission)
• Julia Williams Van Ness Merit Scholarship and Mei Lein Fellowship
• Outstanding Teaching Assistant of the Year Award
• Ron and Chris Overberg Fellowship
• Dr. John Jagger Scholarship
• Rockford Draper and Gail Breen Student Fellowship
• Dean of Graduate Education Dissertation Research Award
• Best Dissertation Award , David Daniel Thesis Award , and Outstanding Graduate Student Award

Conference Travel Support

NSM Conference Travel Award and Betty and Gifford Johnson Travel Award are available to provide financial support to PhD students to present their research at professional conferences.

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Masters Programs

Master of Arts in Art History (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Arts in History (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Arts in History of Ideas (33 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Arts in Humanities (33 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (33 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Arts in Literature (33 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts (33 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Arts in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication (30 semester credit hours minimum)

• MA in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication - Interaction Design Pathway
• MA in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication - Emerging Media Studies Pathway

Master of Fine Arts Programs

Master of Fine Arts in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication (54 semester credit hours minimum)

• MFA in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication - Animation Pathway
• MFA in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication: Creative Practice Pathway
• MFA in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication - Game Development Pathway

Doctoral Programs

Doctor of Philosophy in History of Ideas (60 semester credit hours minimum beyond the master's degree)

Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities (60 semester credit hours minimum beyond the master's degree)

Doctor of Philosophy in Literature (60 semester credit hours minimum beyond the master's degree)

Doctor of Philosophy in Visual and Performing Arts (60 semester credit hours minimum beyond the master's degree)

Doctor of Philosophy in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication (60 semester credit hours minimum beyond the master's degree)

Certificates Offered

• Certificate in Creative Writing (12 semester credit hours)
• Certificate in Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Studies (15 semester credit hours)
• Certificate in Literary Translation (12 semester credit hours)

Master of Science in Applied Cognition and Neuroscience (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (48 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Human Development and Early Childhood Disorders (42 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Psychology (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Doctor of Audiology (100 semester credit hours)

Doctor of Philosophy in Cognition and Neuroscience (75 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Doctor of Philosophy in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (75 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (75 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Certificate in Pediatric Auditory Technology and Habilitation (PATH) (15 semester credit hours)

Master of Science in Applied Sociology (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Criminology (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Economics (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Cyber Security, Technology and Policy (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Geospatial Information Sciences (36 semester credit hours minimum) 1

Master of Science in International Political Economy (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in International Political Economy Dual Degree (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Arts in Political Science (30 semester credit hours minimum)

• MA in Political Science - Law and Courts Concentration
• MA in Political Science - Legislative Studies Concentration

Master of Public Affairs (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Public Policy (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Social Data Analytics and Research (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology (75 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (75 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Doctor of Philosophy in Geospatial Information Sciences (75 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate degree) 2

Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (75 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Affairs (54 semester credit hours minimum beyond the master's degree)

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy and Political Economy (75 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate degree)

• Certificate in Economic and Demographic Data Analysis (15 semester credit hours)
• Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (15 semester credit hours)
• Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence (GeoInt) (15 semester credit hours)
• Certificate in International Banking and Monetary Systems (15 semester credit hours)
• Certificate in Local Government Management (12 semester credit hours)
• Certificate in Nonprofit Management (12 semester credit hours)
• Certificate in Program Evaluation (15 semester credit hours)
• Certificate in Public Budgeting and Financial Management (12 semester credit hours)
• Certificate in Public Human Resources Management (12 semester credit hours)
• Certificate in Remote Sensing (15 semester credit hours)
• Certificate in Spatial Data Science (15 semester credit hours)

3. Program jointly offered by the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences and School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

4. Program jointly offered by the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, and School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (33 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Computer Engineering (30 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Computer Science (33 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (30 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (33 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (33 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Software Engineering (33 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Systems Engineering and Management (36 semester credit hours minimum) 3

Master of Science in Telecommunications Engineering (30 semester credit hours minimum)

Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (75 semester credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering (75 semester credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (75 semester credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering (75 semester credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Doctor of Philosophy in Geospatial Information Sciences (75 semester credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree) 4

Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering (75 semester credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (78 semester credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Doctor of Philosophy in Software Engineering (75 semester credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Doctor of Philosophy in Telecommunications Engineering (75 semester credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree)

• Certificate in Cybersecurity Systems (12 semester credit hours) 3
• Certificate in Cyber Defense (15 semester credit hours)
• Certificate in Systems Engineering (12 semester credit hours) 3
• Certificate in Systems Management (12 semester credit hours) 3

5. Program offered jointly by the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science and the Naveen Jindal School of Management.

6. Program jointly offered by the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, and School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (36 semester credit hours minimum)

• Post-Baccalaureate Program for Teacher Certification
• Teacher Education Certification

Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Business Administration (53 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Business Analytics (STEM) (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Energy Management (STEM) (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Finance (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Financial Technology and Analytics (STEM) (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership and Management (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Information Technology and Management (STEM) (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in International Management Studies (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Management Science (STEM) (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Marketing (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (STEM) (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Systems Engineering and Management (STEM) (36 semester credit hours minimum) 5

Doctor of Philosophy in International Management Studies (75 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Doctor of Philosophy in Management Science (STEM) (75 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Executive Education

Executive Education Programs

• Certificate in Applied Machine Learning (12 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Business Intelligence and Data Mining (12 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Corporate Innovation (9 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Cybersecurity Systems (12 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Intelligent Enterprise Systems (9 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Executive and Professional Coaching (15 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Fintech (12 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Financial Data Science (12 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Global Marketing (15 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Healthcare Information Technology (9 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Healthcare Informatics Leadership (11 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green) in Healthcare Quality (12 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in New Venture Entrepreneurship (9 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Negotiation and Mediation (12 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Organizational Consulting (12 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Product Lifecycle and Supply Chain Management (15 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Project Management (12 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Research Foundations in Accounting (15 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Strategic Human Resources (12 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Systems Engineering (12 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Systems Management (12 semester credit hours minimum)
• Certificate in Transformational Leadership (12 semester credit hours minimum)

7. Program offered jointly by the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science and the Naveen Jindal School of Management.

Biological Sciences

Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Biotechnology (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Molecular and Cell Biology (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Cell Biology (75 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Master of Science in Chemistry (30 semester credit hours minimum)

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (75 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Geosciences

Master of Science in Geosciences (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Doctor of Philosophy in Geosciences (75 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Mathematical Sciences

Master of Science in Actuarial Science (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Science in Mathematics (36 semester credit hours minimum)

• MS in Mathematics - Specialization in Applied Mathematics
• MS in Mathematics - Specialization in Engineering Mathematics
• MS in Mathematics - Specialization in Mathematics
• MS in Mathematics - Specialization in Data Science

Master of Science in Statistics (36 semester credit hours minimum)

• MS in Statistics - Specialization in Statistics
• MS in Statistics - Specialization in Applied Statistics
• MS in Statistics - Specialization in Data Science

Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (75 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics (75 semester credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Master of Science in Physics (30 semester credit hours minimum)

Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (75 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate degree)

Science and Mathematics Education

Master of Arts in Teaching in Science Education (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Master of Arts in Teaching in Mathematics Education (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Interdisciplinary Studies

Master of Science in Geospatial Information Sciences (36 semester credit hours minimum)

Doctor of Philosophy in Geospatial Information Sciences (75 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate degree)

• Certificate in Data Science (12 semester credit hours)
• Certificate in Genomics (12-13 semester credit hours)
• Certificate in Quantum Information (12 semester credit hours)

1. Program jointly offered by the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences and School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

2. Program jointly offered by the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, and School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

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The doctoral program in philosophy serves students who aspire to make philosophy a lifelong pursuit through teaching. Our students’ unique, interdisciplinary training in the Institute of Philosophic Studies makes them exceptionally well qualified to teach in colleges and schools that value a liberal education.

“Few wish to undergo this labor for love of knowledge, yet God has placed a natural desire for it in the human mind.”

In accord with these words of Thomas Aquinas, graduate study in philosophy calls to those whom the love of wisdom impels beyond the ordinary. It is a labor of love, undertaken by those who are already well equipped for professional success, but who choose to dedicate themselves further to the pursuit of wisdom. For some this means a lifelong commitment to philosophy, with all the sacrifices this entails. For others it means postponing for one more year the comforts of a full-time income, or dedicating nights and weekends to the task of study. Yet it is also a matter of deep and abiding joy, and a task that prepares the mind for whatever life may hold.

At the University of Dallas, graduate study in philosophy is a joyful dialogue with the great works of the Western tradition and the most insightful voices of the present, in pursuit of a wisdom that does not change, but that reveals itself only gradually to the human mind. This dialogue embraces not only philosophy in the narrow sense, but also the closely related fields of literature, politics, and theology. It is charged with the weight of Christian revelation, and with the light this revelation sheds on our shared humanity.

Philosophy cannot flourish in its distinctive intellectual role apart from the transformative power of literature and the arts, keen attention to the flourishing of human communities, and the light shed on all of these by the Jewish and Christian scriptures. For this reason, doctoral students in philosophy at UD earn a doctorate in philosophic studies with concentration in philosophy. The seven core courses that they take with their colleagues in literature and politics shape a capacity for transformative teaching that philosophy in the narrow sense cannot achieve on its own.

The University of Dallas grants all PhDs through the Institute of Philosophic Studies (IPS). The philosophic character of literary study within the Institute is reflected in a concentration upon major authors whose works can claim philosophic scope and penetration. Students inquire into the issues treated by great writers, considering the literary treatment as one voice in a conversation in which philosophers, political thinkers, and theologians also participate. 

All IPS students, including those in the PhD program, complete the same general program requirements . More detailed information about these requirements can be found in the IPS Handbook .

In addition, to several IPS core courses, Philosophy PhD students complete 45 additional hours of graduate study in philosophy. A list of recently offered courses can be found here .

Admission to the doctoral program is selective. We accept about 3-5 students into the IPS program in Philosophy each year. 

The main criteria for admission are: 

• Quality of a philosophical paper submitted to the department.
• Previous academic background and record
• Letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose

How to Apply

Complete an online application.  

A complete application requires:

• Arrange for the submission of official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores. The scores reported must result from a test taken within the last five years.
• Submit unofficial transcripts from each post-secondary institution (upload through the online application).
• Submit a Curriculum Vita or resume through the online application portal.
• Arrange for two-three letters of recommendation from persons able to evaluate the applicant’s philosophical ability and potential, to be submitted through the online recommendation system associated with the online application.
• Submit a sample (typically 10 - 15 typed pages in length) of the applicant's philosophical writing and attach it electronically to the online application.
• Submit a statement of purpose through the online application system (a brief, no more than two to three typed pages, statement of the applicant's motivations and goals in undertaking graduate study of philosophy).

The deadline for admission is February 1st of the year for which admission is sought. All application materials must be submitted by this deadline. Admission and waitlist offers will be made as soon as the graduate committee has had a chance to review the applications.

During Coursework

Each year the Institute of Philosophy Studies awards annual stipends of up to $13,600 to two incoming students in the Philosophy concentration. These awards provide three years of support.

In addition, married students in the Philosophy concentration are eligible for the Robert E. Wood Family Fellowship. The Wood Fellow receives an annual stipend of up to $20,100 through the third year of studies, after which a new fellow is selected.

All other students admitted to the program receive a stipend of up to $8600 for the first three years.

Each of these stipends is available to full-time students who maintain a GPA of 3.7, and involves a work obligation of ten hours per week during the academic year. The exact amount of the stipend depends on the type of work, which takes place in the Academic Success or Writing Program for undergraduates, the Cowan-Blakley Memorial Library, or a similar university department. Students may opt out of the work requirement, in which case the amount of the stipend listed above is reduced by $5600.

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Each year the department awards three Wojtyła Teaching Fellowships. Wojtyła Fellows teach two undergraduate courses per semester and receive a stipend of $23,000. The fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis to students who have completed their coursework and examinations and show promise as teachers. They are sometimes renewed for a second year.

Other students who show promise as teachers, and have completed enough coursework to earn the MA in Philosophy, may be invited to teach undergraduate courses as adjunct instructors. Ordinarily, successful teaching in this role is a prerequisite for receiving a Wojtyła Fellowship.

The doctoral program in philosophy serves students who aspire to make philosophy a lifelong pursuit through teaching. Our students’ unique, interdisciplinary training in the Institute of Philosophic Studies makes them exceptionally well qualified to teach in local and regional colleges, seminaries, and classical and preparatory schools where the ideals of liberal learning and formation of the whole person are valued.

Our graduates have been very successful in obtaining faculty positions at small Catholic liberal arts colleges or seminaries. In fact, many of our students have been able to find faculty positions while still completing their dissertation. Student placements since 2020 are listed here .

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