The Master of Arts in Philosophy at Northeastern University's College of Social Sciences and Humanities offers advanced study in philosophy, focusing on both historical and contemporary issues in areas such as ethics, political philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of science. The curriculum combines seminars, personalized tutorials, and independent research, culminating in a thesis or capstone project as required. Students develop analytical, critical reasoning, and communication skills to prepare for doctoral study or professional careers. The program typically requires the completion of at least 30 semester hours of graduate-level coursework, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Some programs require a final written or oral comprehensive examination and/or a thesis demonstrating independent research capabilities. 来源： https://cssh.northeastern.edu/philosophy/fall-2023-course-offerings/