Master of Arts (M.A.) Major in Applied Philosophy and Ethics (Non-thesis Option) | Texas State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingInstructingWritingCritical ThinkingLearning StrategiesActive Learning

Knowledge

Philosophy and TheologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingHistory and ArcheologySociology and Anthropology

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningNear VisionProblem SensitivitySpeech Recognition

Tasks

Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such

Technology

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Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionRelationshipsWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
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Match confidence: medium25-1126.00	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Departmental or school-wide academic vision for philosophy and religion studies — set and communicate, shaping hiring priorities, research culture, and curricular direction at the institutional level.
Junior faculty and postdoctoral scholars — mentor and develop through structured observation, tenure-track guidance, and sustained professional sponsorship in research-intensive university environments.
External grant proposals and major research initiatives — lead the development and submission of, securing funding that advances the discipline and elevates the institution's scholarly reputation.
Cross-institutional collaborative research programs — establish and steward, fostering partnerships with peer universities, think tanks, and international scholarly networks in philosophy and theology.
Discipline-wide pedagogical innovations and instructional standards — champion and disseminate through publications, conference leadership, and invited workshops at national professional associations.
Institutional accreditation reviews and program self-studies — lead and represent the department in, demonstrating alignment between learning outcomes and regional or national standards.
High-profile public lectures and community education initiatives on ethics, justice, and religious thought — design and deliver, extending the university's intellectual influence into civic and policy arenas.
Scholarly journals, edited volumes, and book series in philosophy or religion — serve as editor or editorial board member, shaping the standards and directions of academic publishing in the field.
Institutional resource allocation decisions affecting faculty lines, course offerings, and research support — advise senior academic leadership on, grounding recommendations in evidence and strategic analysis.
Ethical and governance challenges facing higher education institutions — analyze and respond to at the organizational level, applying philosophical rigor and professional integrity to institutional decision-making.

Course Pathway

24 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

PHIL 5301Applied Philosophy

3 cr

PHIL 5302Dialogue

3 cr

PHIL 5320History of Ethics

3 cr

PHIL 5328Major Work or Theme in Ethics

3 cr

PHIL 5332Social and Political Philosophy

3 cr

PHIL 5304Philosophy of Language

3 cr

PHIL 5340Philosophical Logic

3 cr

PHIL 5355Philosophy of Science

3 cr

PHIL 5356Philosophy of Knowledge

3 cr

PHIL 5101Responsible Conduct of Research and Research Ethics

1 cr

PHIL 5303Philosophy of Technology

3 cr

PHIL 5305Philosophical Writing

3 cr

PHIL 5329Food Ethics

3 cr

PHIL 5314American Philosophy

3 cr

PHIL 5322Professional Ethics

3 cr

PHIL 5323Environmental Ethics

3 cr

PHIL 5324Meaning of Life

3 cr

PHIL 5325Philosophy of Sex and Love

3 cr

PHIL 5326Philosophy and Sport

3 cr

PHIL 5327Medical Ethics and Bio-ethics

3 cr

PHIL 5331Philosophy of Law

3 cr

PHIL 5333Feminist Theory

3 cr

PHIL 5334Philosophy of Economics

3 cr

PHIL 5351Philosophy of Education

3 cr

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