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Philosophy

University of Iowa

Doctoral DegreeAcademic

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The main areas of concentration in the graduate curriculum are metaphysics, epistemology, history of philosophy, philosophy of science, social and political philosophy, logic, and value theory.

Credits

72 credits

Format

In-Person

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  • Iowa

    Iowa

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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

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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

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral 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.

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