Research Programs

Philosophy

Department of Philosophy
University of Delaware
24 Kent Way
Newark, DE 19716, USA

302-831-2359

philosophy@udel.edu

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Build transferable skills, leadership, and educational competencies with a senior thesis

University of Delaware seniors work closely with a Department of Philosophy faculty member on an original research project.

Advance planning is crucial. You need a thesis proposal, a thesis director, and a second reader in place by spring of your junior year. It is not crazy to be thinking about what you might work on / who you might work with in your sophomore year, and you should be honing your ideas with a potential advisor by fall of your junior year.

Learn about the senior thesis

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Explore undergraduate research at UD

Research opportunities help undergraduate students grow professionally and prepare for graduate school. These University-wide and College of Arts and Sciences programs offer funding and professional development on and off campus: