Overview

In the Philosophy program at Gonzaga University you will learn to unlock your own curiosity, challenge yourself to look at problems creatively and see the ethical impact of solutions.

Overall, philosophy teaches you the skills that will make you an asset in ANY industry or discipline while being of enormous interest to the insatiable mind eager to pursue truth.

Why Study Philosophy?

Far from impractical, the skills provided by philosophers are increasingly in-demand including,

Strategic Debate

Speculative Thinking

Clarifying “Big Picture” Contexts

Pinpointing Errors

Predicting Conclusions

Tolerating Ambiguity

Problem-Solving

Holding Competing Worldviews

Remaining Objective

Prepare for your Future Career

A Master’s in Philosophy from Gonzaga can prepare you for a rewarding career in just about any role or industry.

Law
Civil Service
Writer

Journalism
Film & Television
Psychology

Publishing
Technology
Teaching

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of philosophy

Contemporary philosophy

Social and applied ethics

Reasoning

Logic Requirement

Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Spokane, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

3 Letters of Recommendation: Your recommenders will be notified by email to submit a letter of recommendation once you add their information through the online application.
Personal Statement: Discuss your philosophical background and interest in the Master’s in Philosophy at Gonzaga.

Resume: Submit your resume of professional experience.

Complete the Online Application: If your cumulative GPA falls below a 3.0 please include an explanation of GPA statement.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12530 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12530 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12530 USD / year

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Living costs

Spokane

United States

880 - 1260 USD / month

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Overview

Why Study Philosophy?

Prepare for your Future Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Spokane

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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