Philosophy

About the Program

Learn More About the Program

Students gain advanced knowledge of the history of philosophy (both ancient and modern); metaphysics; epistemology; philosophy of language; philosophy of science (especially biology, physics, and mathematics); ethics; and social and political philosophy. Students graduate with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in philosophy.

Degree Type
Departmentally-Based Graduate Program
Degrees Offered
M.A. Plan II
Ph.D. Plan A
Lead Dean

College of Letters and Science

Major Code
GPHI

Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Deadlines
General: Jan 5, 2026
Space Available: May 1, 2026
Internal Fellowship Deadlines
Prospective Student Fellowship: Jan 5, 2026
Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2026

Program Contact Information

Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator
Angela Scully
(530) 752-9362 | [email protected]

Graduate Program Chair

Department Chair
Elaine Landry
(530) 752-0703 | [email protected]

Additional Contacts

Program Contacts

Advisor: Admissions and Primary Contact
David Glick
Philosophy
(530) 752-0703 | [email protected]

Advisor: Primary Contact
Tina Rulli
Philosophy
[email protected]

Advisor: General
Adam Sennet
Philosophy
(530) 554-2876 | [email protected]

Graduate Studies Contacts

Internal Fellowship Analyst
Heidi West
(530) 754-9473 | [email protected]

Senior Academic Advisor
Samantha Duesdieker
(530) 752-4928 | [email protected]