Pitt hps grad handbook

Expected by end of second year. Comprehensive requirement: Research papers. Submitted in Fall of third year in program. Course credit requirement 72 credit hours. Prior to dissertation defense. Graduate programs - general requirements II.

Equivalent B. Distribution of Studies Requirements C. Logic Requirement D. Language Requirement E. Comprehensive Requirement 1. Examinations 2. Research Papers F. Course Credit Requirement G. Teaching Requirement H. Dissertation Requirement 1. Dissertation Committee 2. Prospectus 3. Candidacy 4. Annual Meeting of Dissertation Committee 5. Statute of Limitations 6. Dissertation 7. Final Oral Examination 8. Dissertation Documents 9. Graduation IV. Classics, philosophy and ancient science V. Course offerings VI.

Additional information on course offerings A. Departmental Teaching Practicum C. Thesis Research D. Independent Study Courses E. Directed Study F. Prospectus Research G. Dissertation Research H. FTDA I. Departmental rules and regulations A. Advising and Registration B. Advanced Credit C. Departmental Resources D. Course Load E. Part Time Study F. Courses in Other Departments G. Academic Integrity H. Grades I. Incompletes J. Department Evaluations K. Leaves of Absence L. Placement M.

Teaching assistantships and fellowships A. Eligibility B. Training C. Evaluations D. Responsibilities IX. Other items A. Graduate Student Organization B. Timing of Some Requirements for the Doctoral Program Introduction This booklet is a compendium of Departmental policy concerning graduate students.

Graduate programs - general requirements: The core of the graduate degree program is a series of seminars approximately are offered each term. These courses are divided into three areas: Area 1: Core sequence: a three-term graduate level introduction to history and philosophy of science HPS , , Area 2: History of Science.

Area 3: Philosophy of Science. Distribution-of-Studies Requirement: 1. Nine hours from Area 1 Core Seminars. MA students must pass the end-of-term examination in all three core seminars. Fifteen hours from Areas 2 and 3, with at least six hours in each area. Logic Requirement: Proficiency in logic equivalent to Philosophy The logic requirement, which must be completed before the prospectus examination, can be satisfied by obtaining 'B' or better in Philosophy , Philosophy or by examination.

Examinations can be arranged by contacting the course instructor of Philosophy The language requirements can be satisfied in several ways: 1. Passing the sequence of courses French and French Intensive French for Reading with a grade of B or better in each course. Passing an examination of the following general type: a.

The student will be given a passage of approximately words from a suitable foreign text in history and philosophy of science. If the examination is in German, the text should be Roman, rather than Frakturschrift. Comprehensive Requirement: By the end of the fall term of their third year in the program, students must have satisfactorily fulfilled the following requirements: 1. Research Papers: Each student must submit, for evaluation by the faculty, a research paper in history of science that considers an historical topic using historical techniques, and a research paper in philosophy of science that considers a philosophical topic using philosophical techniques.

Papers will be accepted for evaluation in a Fall term only if received by the end of the third full week in September or in the Spring term, by the end of the second full week in January. Evaluations of papers will be limited to doctoral pass-fail, or master's only pass-fail with the option reserved by the faculty to request resubmission of a revised or new paper by a nominated date. Students must obtain a doctoral pass on both papers in order to continue in the doctoral program.

Course Credit Requirement: A minimum of 72 credit hours of graduate credit. Dissertation Requirement: 1. Dissertation Committee: Within three months of completion of the requirements A-E, the student should select a Dissertation Director, subject to approval by the Chair.

With the aid of the Director, the student will select the other members of the Dissertation Committee. No faculty member is required to serve as Director or member of any particular Dissertation Committee. Dissertation Documents: The following are to be deposited with the Dean of Graduate Studies before the candidate can be graduated: a.

One unbound copy of the defended and corrected dissertation and two copies of the title page. Survey of Earned Doctorate forms available in the Dean's Office. Note that a - f are requirements set by the University, not the Department; hence the Department cannot waive or alter them in any way.

The student should check for exact fees and any revisions in the procedure to be followed; update sheets are available from the Dean's Office. For rules pertaining to part-time participation in the program see section VIII. Classics, philosophy and ancient science: This is an M.

Course offerings: The Department's graduate seminars range from general surveys of the field and methods of research to specialized research seminars on selected topics in history and philosophy of science. Additional information on course offerings: A. MA Thesis Research: D. Independent Study Courses: A student who has not completed the comprehensive requirements may not register for an independent study course without the written permission of the Director of Graduate Studies and the Chairman.

Prospectus Research: HPS is to be used when preparing work for a prospectus meeting. Dissertation Research: HPS is reserved for students who have been admitted to candidacy. FTDA - Full Time Dissertation Study: This course is reserved only for those students who have been admitted to candidacy, have 72 credits, and have met all departmental requirements for the Ph.

Undergraduate Courses for Graduate Credit: Graduate students may receive graduate credit for up to two level 6 hours in non HPS subjects, subject to approval by the graduate advisor. Departmental rules and regulations: A. Advising and Registration: The Director of Graduate Studies advises all students until a dissertation director is approved.

Advanced Credit: Those students entering the program with an M. Departmental Resources: Because Departmental funds are limited, graduate students are not allowed to use Departmental telephones or secretarial services. Course Load: The normal course load for a full-time student holding a TA is three courses, plus any required courses in teaching.

Students are to take this normal course load until the following Ph. D Language Requirement are met. Part-Time Study: The doctoral program is designed to be a program for full-time study. Courses in Other Departments: Students are encouraged to take courses in other departments. Academic Integrity: All students are expected to conduct their work in accordance with the academic integrity code of the University of Pittsburgh.

Incompletes: The Department strongly discourages incomplete grades in seminars. Departmental Evaluations: The Department will meet each February to evaluate all students currently enrolled in the program. Leaves of Absence: Students may request a leave of absence. Leaves of Absence are of two kinds - Official and Unofficial: 1.

Official: A graduate student may apply for an official leave of absence from graduate study in cases of illness or personal concerns. The application can be made for a maximum of one year for master's students or two years for doctoral students. The length and rationale for the leave of absence must be stated in advance, recommended to the Dean by the department, and approved by the Dean. Only one leave of absence can be obtained by a student during her or his graduate career.

If the leave of absence has been approved, the statute of limitations for the degree is extended by the length of time of the leave. Doctoral students, however, will not be permitted an extension of the year limit on the Ph. A student on an approved leave of absence must apply for readmission, but readmission is automatic and the fee will be waived. Placement: 1. General Policy. Students who complete the Ph.

The degree of Departmental commitment, and the nature of the positions for which it will support a student's application, will, however, be determined on a case-by-case basis. The Department will decide which positions an applicant may apply for with Departmental support.

Such determinations will consider the quality of the student's course and dissertation work, the promptness with which work was completed and teaching competence. Completion of the Ph.

However, should a student wish to solicit new letters and compile his or her own dossier, the candidate may apply wherever desired. Students who performed poorly as TAs should not expect renewal. Students who lack the requisite communication skills or substantive knowledge will not be given TA assignments.

Teaching assistants and teaching fellows must be evaluated by students and by a supervising faculty member in each course to which they are assigned. Student evaluations are arranged by the Office of Measurement and Evaluation of Teaching.

The OMET sends a form for requesting evaluation to everyone who is teaching a class. Teaching assistants and teaching fellows should use this form to request an evaluation. The OMET returns completed evaluations to the teachers after the term is over. Teaching assistants and teaching fellows should look over the evaluations and provide electronic copies to the Graduate Administrator within a week of receiving them.

The evaluations become a permanent part of the graduate student's file and are an important part of a job dossier. In courses that use teaching assistants or teaching fellows, faculty evaluations are conducted by the faculty instructor.

A faculty member appointed by the Chair evaluates independently taught classes. In each case, the faculty member visits the class at least once during the term. The faculty member writes a report about this visit and discusses the report with the teaching assistant or teaching fellow before depositing it in his or her file, no later than the end of the term in which the course is taught.

Decisions concerning renewal of teaching positions will be made in light of both student and faculty evaluations. In the event that fewer TAs are available than students who qualify and apply for them, the following principles will be given the selection process:.

Promotion to a TF requires the completion of the Master's Degree or the completion of eight courses and successfully passing the research papers requirement. This rule applies to first-week sessions in which you are assisting, even if the section meets before the lecture. Use this meeting to introduce yourself to the students and tell them what your office hours are, get a list of their names and phone numbers, let them know what textbooks are required, what the course will be about and explain the University's policy on plagiarism.

You can also discuss course requirements and grading policies. If you have full responsibility for a course, you must use the first meeting to cover preliminary matters discussed above and to present your first lecture. Even though the students "haven't read anything" before the first class, you cannot afford to waste this class period.

All classes throughout the whole term must meet as scheduled. Exceptions are made when numbers of sections are reduced at the start of the term, but this is done at the request of the professor. CGS courses must meet at all scheduled class times. CGS is very strict about this. So is HPS. No one, this term or any subsequent term will cancel any class without explicit permission from the department chair's office.

Any unauthorized cancellation will result in immediate dismissal from your TA position and will ensure that no future funding will be granted by the Department. There are no exceptions. There is no one save the department chair that can authorize same. If a medical or other serious emergency prevents your meeting your class, you must inform the Department Chair and the supervising lecturer if you are assisting in a course as far in advance as possible so that an arrangement can be made to cover the class.

Failure to comply with this rule can result in not being reappointed the following term, or in some cases, dismissal. If you are assisting in a course, you must attend every lecture in the course. You must keep an official record for the class or section to which you are assigned.

This should include each student's name and each grade assigned for homework, papers, and examinations. You must be able to produce this record at the request of the Department for one year after the end of the term. Office hours two hours a week on separate days should be scheduled for the convenience of students. You should notify them of your office hours during the first week of class. Notify the Administrative Assistant in writing of your office hours no later than the end of the first full week of classes.

This includes office hours, time spent in the class you are teaching, preparation and grading time. The Department does not charge for photocopies of tests and other handouts. A copy of your syllabus must be given to the Administrative Assistant during the first week of the term. University rules forbid the posting of grades in public venues.

If you use Canvas for communication of grades, make sure that each student's grades are only visible to the student. Note that the Department will not give out grades over the telephone, and that students should access their final grades online or contacting you directly, should you choose to allow this. If you are confronted with insistent parents, you should refer them to the Chair.

Graded work must be returned in a timely manner. For classes and sections that meet only once a week, this usually means papers and exams should be returned at the next meeting after the work was handed in. You must not allow pressures of your other work to prevent you from giving your students appropriate and timely feedback on their work.

Comments on papers should never be sarcastic or cruel. Special sensitivity should be exercised when the philosophical materials covered in a course challenge fundamental religious or ethical beliefs of students. Check references in written work carefully, and be aware of the possibility of plagiarism see below. Academic dishonesty: Students should be informed in advance of commencing relevant projects and exams of the nature of plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty.

If a student is suspected of academic dishonesty, you must follow appropriate procedures, as outlined in the University's pamphlet, "Guidelines on Academic Integrity. If you need further guidance you should consult with the Director of Graduate Studies.

Sexual harassment in its multi-varied forms is not acceptable. You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with the University's policy on combating sexual harassment and for behaving in accordance with this policy.

In the circumstances, criticizing the Department, the courses, the texts, the faculty, or the discipline, in your classroom or in private discussion with your students would be unseemly, disloyal, and demoralizing. If you have legitimate complaints, bring them to your supervising lecturer, the Director of Graduate Studies, or the Chair. Our program of graduate support depends on maintaining a good teaching record. Each HPS course should be a valuable experience for every student enrolled in it.

Funds are available within the department to support graduate student travel on research and professional projects. Each year the funds available will be divided and distributed as follows:. Every graduate student entitled to receive support will be assigned a travel fund. The total budget available for all graduate student travel funds will be divided into an equal number of shares and apportioned to students according to their seniority in the program by the following schedule:.

First year students: 1 share Second year students and later unless milestones below are passed : 2 shares Students who have passed the research papers requirement: 3 shares Students who have passed the prospectus exam: 5 shares. The value of a single share will vary from year to year according to the number and seniority of students and the size of the budget.

Claims may be made at any time from July 1 to May 1 for the financial year starting in July 1. Reimbursement will be made only for legitimate, appropriately documented expenses relating to research travel. Legitimate expenses include costs associated with:. Students are expected to take all reasonable economies, including the use of lowest airfares that are compatible with offsetting extra hotel costs.

Travel is not supported unless most of the trip is spent on research activities. Summer trips home are not supported. If any funds are undistributed by May 1, they will be redistributed against unreimbursed claims in the proportion indicated above in 1. For reimbursement associated with any particular trip, within 2 weeks of the conclusion of the trip, students must provide the Departmental Administrative Coordinator with:.

All receipts associated with the travel, including those to be considered on May 1 for the redistribution of residual funds. All these materials are to be enclosed in an envelope along with an itemized list of the receipts and their amounts.

The Graduate School of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences also supports travel by graduate students to conferences at which they will present papers, but asks that graduate students not approach DSAS until departmental funds are exhausted.

HPS graduate students are also eligible to apply to the Salmon Fund for research support. The Graduate Student Organization is an informal organization formed in to represent the graduate students in the History and Philosophy of Science Department, and to give them a voice in Departmental issues that affect graduate students.

Any graduate student in the History and Philosophy of Science Department may be a member of the organization. The representative may make proposals at Departmental meetings and participate in the discussions but is not empowered to vote.

The representative also calls student meetings when necessary, in order to discuss proposals for new rules and issues of concern to the graduate students, and to report on the results of Departmental meetings to the students. PDF Worksheets. Skip to main content. University of Pittsburgh. Graduate Student Handbook A chart showing normal progress to the degree and table of course types are provided as a convenient summary of the program, but only the handbook text should be considered authoritative.

Graduate programs - general requirements II. Core Examination Requirement C. Language Requirement D. Research Papers Requirement E.

Special Courses 1. FTDA F. Departmental Teaching Practicum Requirement I. Dissertation Requirement 1. Dissertation Documents J. Graduation IV. Classics, philosophy and ancient science V. Departmental rules and regulations A. Parental Accommodation VI. Teaching assistantships and fellowships A. Responsibilities VII. Graduate Student Organization IX. Graduate Course Worksheets Top Introduction This handbook is a compendium of Departmental policy concerning graduate students.

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Top I. Graduate programs - general requirements: The HPS graduate degree program is built on a series of seminars approximately are offered each term.

These courses are divided into four areas: Area 1: Core seminar sequence: a three-term graduate level introduction to history and philosophy of science HPS , , Area 4: Distribution from either philosophy, history, or science seminars The first two years are given over chiefly to seminar work. D Top II. Distribution-of-Studies Requirement : 1. Only courses taught in HPS may be used to satisfy this requrement While individual seminars may offer either short papers or a longer term paper option, students are required to write at least three long papers, with at least one in Area 2 and one in Area 3.

Core Examination Requirement : By the end of the fall term of their third year in the program, students must have sat and passed end of term examinations in the three HPS Core Seminars. Language Requirement Good reading knowledge of a second language besides English. Students whose first language is English may satisfy the language requirement in several ways, but should seek the advice of the DGS before selecting among these options : 1.

Passing an examination of the following general type: a. Research Papers Requirement By the end of the fall term of their third year in the program, each student must submit, for evaluation by the faculty, a research paper in history of science that considers an historical topic using historical techniques, and a research paper in philosophy of science that considers a philosophical topic using philosophical techniques.

Course Credit Requirement A minimum of 30 credit hours. Top III Ph. Equivalent: M. Area 4 coursework : Further Distribution-of-Studies Requirement: At least nine hours at the level in one of the following: philosophy, exclusive of philosophy of science and logic. Formal Methods Requirement : Students must demonstrate proficiency in formal methods related to their research or career goals. This requirement must be completed before the prospectus examination. Course Credit Requirement: A minimum of 72 credit hours of graduate credit.

Undergraduate Courses for Graduate Credit Graduate students who entered before Fall may receive graduate credit for up to two level 6 hours in non HPS subjects, subject to approval by the graduate advisor. Teaching Requirement All students must acquire some supervised teaching experience during their tenure at the University. Departmental Teaching Practicum Requirem ent HPS students are required to register for HPS in their second and fourth years, or the years in which they are teaching assistants and independent instructors for the first times.

Dissertation Requirement : 1. See also the Dietrich School's policy on dissertation committees. Graduation Candidates must file an Application for Graduation early in the term in which they expect to graduate see current calendar for the deadline and they must be registered for at least one credit during the term of their graduation. Top IV. Classics, philosophy and ancient science: This is an M. Top V. Departmental Rules and Regulations A.

Advising and Registration The Director of Graduate Studies advises all students on meeting formal program requirements. Advanced Credit Those students entering the program with an M. Departmental Resources: Because Departmental resources are limited, graduate students are not allowed to use Departmental telephones or secretarial services. Course Load: The normal semester course load for a full-time student holding a TA is three courses 9 credits for letter grade, plus any required courses in teaching.

E Research Papers Requirement However, this load may be reduced by one course during the term in which the research papers are written by registering for HPS 3 credits under the supervision of a specific faculty member. Part-Time Study The doctoral program is designed to be a program for full-time study. Courses in Other Departments: Students are encouraged to take courses in other departments.

Academic Integrity All students are expected to conduct their work in accordance with the academic integrity code of the University of Pittsburgh.

Incompletes The Department strongly discourages incomplete grades in seminars. Departmental Evaluations: The Department will meet each April to evaluate all students currently enrolled in the program. Leaves of Absence: Students may request a leave of absence. Course Credit Requirement G. Teaching Requirement H. Dissertation Requirement 1. Dissertation Committee 2. Prospectus 3. Admis Committee 2. Candidacy 4. Annual Meeting of Dissertation Committee 5.

Statute of Limitations 6. Dissertation 7. Final Oral Examination 8. Dissertation Documents 9. Graduation IV. Classics, philosophy and ancient science V. Course offerings VI. Additional information on course offerings A. Departmental Teaching Practicum C. Thesis Research D. Independent Study Courses E. Directed Study F. Prospectus Research G. Dissertation Research H. FTDA I. Departmental rules and regulations A. Advising and Registration B. Advanced Credit C. Departmental Resources D.

Course Load E. Part Time Study F. Courses in Other Departments G. Academic Integrity H. Grades I. Incompletes J. Department Evaluations K. Leaves of Absence L. Placement M. Teaching assistantships and fellowships A. Eligibility B.

Training C. Evaluations D. Responsibilities IX. Other items A. Graduate Student Organization B. Funds for Graduate Student Research and Travel top Introduction This booklet is a compendium of Departmental policy concerning graduate students.

Graduate programs - general requirements: The core of the graduate degree program is a series of seminars approximately are offered each term.

These courses are divided into three areas: Area 1: Core sequence: a three-term graduate level introduction to history and philosophy of science HPS , , Area 2: History of Science.

Area 3: Philosophy of Science. Distribution-of-Studies Requirement: 1. Nine hours from Area 1 Core Seminars.

MA students must pass the end-of-term examination in all three core seminars. Fifteen hours from Areas 2 and 3, with at least six hours in each area. Logic Requirement: Proficiency in logic equivalent to Philosophy The logic requirement, which must be completed before the prospectus examination, can be satisfied by obtaining 'B' or better in Philosophy , Philosophy or by examination. Examinations can be arranged by contacting the course instructor of Philosophy The language requirements can be satisfied in several ways: 1.

Passing the sequence of courses French and French Intensive French for Reading with a grade of B or better in each course. Passing an examination of the following general type: a. The student will be given a passage of approximately words from a suitable foreign text in history and philosophy of science. If the examination is in German, the text should be Roman, rather than Frakturschrift.

Comprehensive Requirement: By the end of the fall term of their third year in the program, students must have satisfactorily fulfilled the following requirements: 1.

Examinations: Students must have sat and passed end of term examinations in the two history of science core seminars and the philosophy of science core seminar. Failure to pass by the date given above is grounds for termination in the program. Research Papers: Each student must submit, for evaluation by the faculty, a research paper in history of science that considers an historical topic using historical techniques, and a research paper in philosophy of science that considers a philosophical topic using philosophical techniques.

Papers will be accepted for evaluation in a Fall term only if received by the end of the third full week in September or in the Spring term, by the end of the second full week in January. Evaluations of papers will be limited to doctoral pass-fail, or master's only pass-fail with the option reserved by the faculty to request resubmission of a revised or new paper by a nominated date. Students must obtain a doctoral pass on both papers in order to continue in the doctoral program.

Course Credit Requirement: A minimum of 72 credit hours of graduate credit. Dissertation Requirement: 1. Dissertation Committee: Within three months of completion of the requirements A-E, the student should select a Dissertation Director, subject to approval by the Chair. With the aid of the Director, the student will select the other members of the Dissertation Committee.

No faculty member is required to serve as Director or member of any particular Dissertation Committee. Dissertation Documents: The following are to be deposited with the Dean of Graduate Studies before the candidate can be graduated: a. One unbound copy of the defended and corrected dissertation and two copies of the title page. Survey of Earned Doctorate forms available in the Dean's Office.

Note that a - f are requirements set by the University, not the Department; hence the Department cannot waive or alter them in any way. The student should check for exact fees and any revisions in the procedure to be followed; update sheets are available from the Dean's Office. For rules pertaining to part-time participation in the program see section VIII.

Classics, philosophy and ancient science: This is an M. Course offerings: The Department's graduate seminars range from general surveys of the field and methods of research to specialized research seminars on selected topics in history and philosophy of science. Additional information on course offerings: A. Independent Study Courses: A student who has not completed the comprehensive requirements may not register for an independent study course without the written permission of the Director of Graduate Studies and the Chairman.

Prospectus Research: HPS is to be used when preparing work for a prospectus meeting. Dissertation Research: HPS is reserved for students who have been admitted to candidacy. FTDA - Full Time Dissertation Study: This course is reserved only for those students who have been admitted to candidacy, have 72 credits, and have met all departmental requirements for the Ph.

Undergraduate Courses for Graduate Credit: Graduate students may receive graduate credit for up to two level 6 hours in non HPS subjects, subject to approval by the graduate advisor. Departmental rules and regulations: A. Advising and Registration: The Director of Graduate Studies advises all students until a dissertation director is approved. Advanced Credit: Those students entering the program with an M. Departmental Resources: Because Departmental funds are limited, graduate students are not allowed to use Departmental telephones or secretarial services.

Course Load: The normal course load for a full-time student holding a TA is three courses, plus any required courses in teaching. Students are to take this normal course load until the following Ph.

D Language Requirement are met. Students may not sit a prospectus exam until requirements III. A, B, C, D and E are satisfied. Part-Time Study: The doctoral program is designed to be a program for full-time study.

Courses in Other Departments: Students are encouraged to take courses in other departments. Academic Integrity: All students are expected to conduct their work in accordance with the academic integrity code of the University of Pittsburgh. Incompletes: The Department strongly discourages incomplete grades in seminars. Departmental Evaluations: The Department will meet each February to evaluate all students currently enrolled in the program. Leaves of Absence: Students may request a leave of absence.

Leaves of Absence are of two kinds - Official and Unofficial: 1. Official: A graduate student may apply for an official leave of absence from graduate study in cases of illness or personal concerns. The application can be made for a maximum of one year for master's students or two years for doctoral students.

The length and rationale for the leave of absence must be stated in advance, recommended to the Dean by the department, and approved by the Dean. Only one leave of absence can be obtained by a student during her or his graduate career. If the leave of absence has been approved, the statute of limitations for the degree is extended by the length of time of the leave.

Doctoral students, however, will not be permitted an extension of the year limit on the Ph. A student on an approved leave of absence must apply for readmission, but readmission is automatic and the fee will be waived. Privacy Act: Students are advised that recommendation letters for which they have not waived their rights of access are often not taken seriously. Problem Resolution If a student or faculty member experiences a problem with the advising process, the DGS or the Chair should be notified.

Teaching assistantships and fellowships: A. Eligibility: Full-time graduate students in good or satisfactory standing in the Department are eligible for TA-ships. The conditions of eligibility are three: 1. The student's academic work must meet a minimum standard set by the faculty viz.

Training: 1. Evaluations: 1. Student's progress will be evaluated each February. Student evaluations are arranged by the Office for the Evaluation of Teaching. The OET sends a form for requesting evaluation to everyone who is teaching a class. Teaching assistants and teaching fellows should use this form to request an evaluatio n. Terminal MA degrees may be sought by students in other graduate programs at Pitt who find studies in history and philosophy of science relevant to their career interests.

The graduate program consists of a series of seminars approximately four to six are offered each term. These range from general surveys of the field and methods of research to specialized research seminars on selected topics in History and Philosophy of Science. The graduate program in History and Philosophy of Science offers five areas of concentration in which graduate students may choose to specialize.

The areas are those in which the faculty show a strong interest and expertise. Applicants for admission to the graduate program in History and Philosophy of Science should have a suitable undergraduate degree and some knowledge of the natural or social sciences. Candidates should provide evidence of aptitude in history and philosophy of science and an interest in the interdisciplinary study of science.