AKFlowerree

Bump! Please consider applying for an MA in philosophy at Texas Tech University. Since last year, I can report: we have raised our graduate stipends to $14k/year. And the cost of living in Lubbock is *low*. The GRE is not required this year either. The priority deadline is February 15, though we continue to review applications after that (so if you strike out at PhD programs, please consider shooting an application our way!). I am now director of graduate admissions, so I can now speak authoritatively on our process. I'm happy to answer questions: amy.flowerree@ttu.edu TTU Philosophy: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/philosophy/degrees/gradprogram.php

I'm just here to boost the MA program at Texas Tech! Our students come from diverse educational backgrounds, and one type of student we support is the one who would be great at philosophy but doesn't have enough training to get into a phd program. You can find our blurb on the philosophers cocoon: https://philosopherscocoon.typepad.com/blog/2022/01/funded-ma-at-texas-tech.html Or visit our website: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/philosophy/degrees/gradprogram.php Also, feel free to email me directly to see if it would be a good fit for you. Our priority deadline is Feb 15th (we continue to review applications after that). amy.flowerree@ttu.edu

I don't yet know if we have an increase of applications. Admissions will meet later this month, so nothing before then, for sure!

Great question! GRE is optional. If reported, it will be included as part of a holistic assessment of the applicant (though the role of the GRE will be different this year, since we will not be able to use it to compare across all applicants).

UPDATE: I have confirmed with our DGS that there is no GRE requirement for the 2021-2022 admission cycle. This should soon be reflected on our website.

Hello 2021 applicants! As you are applying for programs and sorting out your futures, I hope some of you will consider applying to Texas Tech University for a funded MA in philosophy. You can read more about our program here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/philosophy/degrees/gradprogram.php And our placement record here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/philosophy/degrees/placement.php The MA program usually takes two years, and support is provided in the form of fellowships and/or TAships. We pride ourselves on offering a diverse range of courses, including aesthetics and history of philosophy, though many of our students gravitate towards language, mind and epistemology. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds, and with PhD programs becoming so competitive, it is often helpful to have completed graduate work before applying to the PhD. And in a year where many programs have reduced or closed admissions, we are hoping to admit a full cohort of graduate students. Our deadline is February 15th, though we begin reviewing applications earlier. If you have any questions about the program or life in Lubbock, please feel free to email me at amy.flowerree@ttu.edu. Good luck with your applications! Very best, Amy

Hi Mitch Rapp, You have a very strong application. As others have noted, PhD applications can be extremely competitive. If you are looking for a fall back option, I hope you will consider Texas Tech University's MA program! We offer a funded MA, and cost of living here in Lubbock is quite cheap. You can see our grad placement here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/philosophy/degrees/placement.php And more info on the program here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/philosophy/degrees/gradprogram.php Our application deadline is Feb 15th, though we do begin reviewing applications before then. If you have any questions about the program, please email me at amy.flowerree@ttu.edu, and I'm happy to answer your questions! Very best, Amy

Hi Kirad16, I am a professor at Texas Tech University, and I hope you will consider applying to our MA program! We have applicants from a number of backgrounds - those who didn't major in philosophy, those who took time off, those who need to bolster their application, those who want a little more experience before they commit to a PhD program, those who have a weakness in their application to overcome... You can read more about our program here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/philosophy/ You can also see our placement here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/philosophy/degrees/placement.php We offer funded MA spots and the cost of living here in Lubbock is quite low. Additionally, Dr. Justin Tosi, one of our faculty, works on issues in PPE, so you could study things in your area of interest. If you have any questions about our program, please feel free to email me directly: amy.flowerree@ttu.edu (or anyone else reading this in a similar position!). Very best, Amy

I'm not sure why it says this. It could have to do with university-wide fellowships. But funding decisions are made when admissions decisions are made, which is not before the deadline.

dawwww. Thanks musicdegree4me! Good luck with your future endeavors.

If you are looking at terminal MA programs, I encourage you to take a look at Texas Tech University! I'm an Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. At TTU we have a funded, ranked MA program (check it out here), with decent placement (here). We try to make sure we fund all our grad students. The stipend is modest ($13,000), but the cost of living in west Texas is very low. I myself attended a terminal MA program (forever loyal to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee!), and I can speak to the many benefits of a two year MA before going on for a PhD. You have time to develop a polished writing sample, delve deeply into topics, gain a broader understanding of philosophy, learn to articulate your research interests, and discover whether you're ready to be poor for philosophy. The faculty here are dedicated to seeing our MA students succeed. We begin reviewing applications on Feb 15, but will consider all applications until we've filled our class. If you have any questions about the program, life in west Texas, or practical reasons for belief, feel free to contact me, Amy.Flowerree@ttu.edu. Don't worry, I'm not reading the posts on other threads. This can still be a safe place to vent (venting is an important part of a regrettably agonizing process). Be well, y'all, and be kind to yourselves. Amy Flowerree https://sites.google.com/view/flowerree