📘 PhD in Philosophy

⏳ Duration: 3–5 Years (Full-Time / Part-Time)
💻 Delivery Mode: On-Campus / Online / Hybrid
🎓 Credit Hours: 90–120
📅 Intake: Fall, Spring
🏛️ Degree Awarded By: Arizona International University

🌍 Program Overview

The PhD in Philosophy at Arizona International University offers rigorous academic training for those eager to explore fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, and reality. This program equips students to contribute original research through advanced study in classical and contemporary philosophical traditions. Students refine their critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and argumentative skills while developing expertise in specialized philosophical areas.

📚 Curriculum Highlights

Students engage in core and elective courses alongside an extensive dissertation component. Key study areas include:

• 🔍 Foundations of Philosophy: From ancient to modern traditions

• 💭 Epistemology: Nature of knowledge and belief

• ⚖️ Ethics: Moral theory and contemporary issues

• 🧠 Philosophy of Mind: Consciousness and mind-body questions

• 🌐 Political Philosophy: Justice, governance, rights

• 📜 Philosophy of Science: Scientific methods and realism

• 🔄 Logic & Analytical Philosophy: Formal reasoning, argument analysis

• 💬 Philosophy of Language: Language, meaning, and reality

🎯 Specializations Available

• 🌿 Ethics & Environmental Philosophy

• 📖 Ancient Philosophy

• 📚 Political & Social Philosophy

• 🧠 Philosophy of Mind & Cognitive Science

• 💡 Aesthetics & Philosophy of Art

• 🌍 Philosophy of Religion

• 📜 Continental Philosophy

🎓 Career Outcomes

Graduates are well-prepared for roles such as:

• University Professor / Researcher

• Ethics Consultant / Policy Advisor

• Author / Public Philosopher

• Educational Specialist / Philosophical Counselor

🌐 Global Exposure & Research

• International partnerships and exchange programs

• Global research opportunities and conferences

• Engagement with leading philosophical societies

📝 Admission Requirements

• 🎓 Master’s degree in Philosophy or related field (min. GPA 3.0)

• 📄 Research proposal + writing sample

• 🗣️ English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80 / AIU Test

• 📑 2 Letters of Recommendation

• 🗒️ Personal statement outlining goals and interests

💰 Tuition & Financial Aid

• 📚 Annual Tuition: $18,000 (mode dependent)

• 🎓 Assistantships with stipends and tuition waivers

• 💼 Merit-based Scholarships and Paid Internships available