The coterminal Masters in Philosophy is an internal program available only to current Stanford undergrads. It permits Stanford undergraduates to study for a bachelor's and a master's degree simultaneously, in the same or different departments.
It is possible to earn an M.A. in Philosophy while earning a B.A. or B.S. This can usually be done by the end of the fifth undergraduate year, although a student whose degree is not in Philosophy may require an additional year. Standards for admission to, and completion of, this program are the same as for M.A. applicants who already have the bachelor's degree when matriculating. Applicants for the coterminal program are not, however, required to take the Graduate Record Exam.
Requirements
University requirements for the coterminal M.A. are described in the "Coterminal Bachelor's and Master's Degrees" section of the Stanford bulletin. For University coterminal degree program rules and University application forms, see the Publications and Online Guides web site.
Philosophy specific requirements for the coterm are described in explore courses and our Masters Program page here.
How to apply
The coterm application form is available from the Registrar's Office publications page: http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/CotermApplic.pdf
Please turn in your coterm forms to the graduate administrator's office in Bldg. 90.
Deadline
Coterminal M.A. deadline: January 22, 2016
Application Form
The coterm application form is available from the Registrar's Office webpage:
http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/CotermApplic.pdf
Supporting Materials
Please turn in your coterm forms to the graduate administrator's office in Bldg. 90.
- 2 letters of recommendation
- recent writing sample on a philosophical topic
- completed coterm application forms
- statement of purpose (contained in application)
- copy of your Stanford transcript
The coterm application does not require the GRE.
Contact
Philosophy Graduate Administrator
Email: philosophy@stanford.edu or jillj@stanford.edu
Building 90, Room 91E
Phone: (650) 723-2548
Fax: (650) 723-0985
