The Philosophy Department at Kent State University is located in 320 Bowman Hall. Our faculty represent a wide range of research specializations, and we are all committed to our department's unique pluralistic curriculum.


The department offers the traditional Philosophy minor, as well as being the home of the Bioethics and Health Humanities minor. We also offer the M.A. degree in philosophy. Philosophy students can choose from dozens of different courses, many of which are integral to interdisciplinary programs such as Pre-Law, Women's Studies, and Environmental Studies.

Academic Chair: Dr. Mary Ann Heiss

Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Gina Zavota

Undergraduate Coordinator: Dr. Kimberly Garchar

Minor in Bioethics and Health Humanities Coordinator: Dr. Deborah Barnbaum

 

  • Undergraduate Programs

    Undergraduate Programs

    The Department of Philosophy at Kent State University offers an undergraduate program of study in philosophy

  • Graduate Program

    Graduate Program

    The Department of Philosophy at Kent State University offers a graduate program of study in philosophy