The CCNY Philosophy Thesis Program is designed to offer students the opportunity to carry out a rigorous research project that goes beyond the standard requirements of the major. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students admitted to the Philosophy Thesis Program study a specialized topic of their choice for a semester, and write a research paper on that topic.
Who is eligible to apply?
You are eligible to apply if you are a philosophy major, and you have at least a 3.5 GPA in your philosophy classes, and you have at least a 3.0 overall GPA when all your classes are factored in.
How do I apply?
(1) A cover sheet with your name, email address, and student identification number,
(2) A personal statement, addressed to the Philosophy Thesis Committee, of no more than 500 words describing why you want to join the program and your main research interests in philosophy,
(3) A current transcript
(4) The name of a full-time philosophy faculty member who has agreed to serve as a reference and mentor.
(5) A writing sample (e.g., a paper you have written for a class).
(6) You may be asked by the faculty who will be working with you to sign a pledge that you did not and are not going to use generative AI for your writings.
When are applications due?
If you want to begin a thesis in the spring semester, you must apply by November 15 at 10pm.
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