Philosophy Schools in California

California Institute of Integral Studies, School of Consciousness and Transformation

CIIS is an engaged - and engaging - community of people committed to transforming themselves and the world. Here you pursue your doctoral, master’s, or bachelor’s completion degree at a university that connects the spiritual and practical dimensions of intellectual life, in a stimulating environment that fosters rigorous scholarship and supportive community. The Institute offers an integral, inter...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Philosophy, Cosmology and Consciousness (Master)
- Doctor in Philosophy, Cosmology and Consciousness (Doctor)

California State University - Los Angeles

Cal State L.A., a member of the California State University (CSU) system, offers excellent and innovative educational opportunities to an urban student population that reflects the diversity of the Los Angeles basin....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Philosophy (Master)

Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology

The Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology (DSPT) is a Center of Studies of the Order of Preachers, offering masters-level degrees in philosophy and theology as well as a degree completion program for the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. We seek to form a community of scholars, modeling our approach on the teacher-student relationship between St. Albert the Great and St. Thomas Aquinas, who so...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Philosophy and Theology (Master)
- Certificate in Philosophy and Theology (Certificate)

Loyola Marymount University, Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

The encouragement of learning is the first pillar of the mission. Considered together with the pursuit of academic excellence, it constitutes the overarching theme of current strategic planning that envisions LMU’s growth into one of the nation’s distinguished Catholic universities....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Philosophy (Master)

San Diego State University, College of Arts and Letters

Welcome to San Diego State University. SDSU is the largest university in San Diego and the third largest in California. Our campus community is home to more than 34,000 students and approximately 6,400 faculty and staff....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Philosophy (Master)

San Francisco State University, College of Science and Engineering

Picture a place where you can discover yourself and develop your talents to the fullest. As an SF State student you have the opportunity to make new connections with friends, professors, and community members beyond campus. On the following pages, we've captured just a few of the reasons to join the SF State community. We invite you to take a take a photo tour, learn some University facts, and hea...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Philosophy (Master)

University of California, Letters and Science - Davis

UC Davis is one of the nation's top public research universities and is part of the world's pre-eminent public university system. The campus is set in the heart of the Central Valley, close to the state capital and San Francisco Bay Area. As one of the last "small-town universities," we cherish our close relationships on campus and within the Davis community....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Philosophy (Master)
- Doctor in Philosophy (Doctor)

San Jose State University

San José State provides a comprehensive university education, granting bachelor's and master's degrees in 134 areas of study. Quality teaching and small classes are a priority at SJSU, where tenured professors teach introductory as well as advanced courses. One of the 200 top research universities in the nation, SJSU offers rigorous course work and research opportunities to more than 30,000 underg...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Philosophy (Master)

Claremont Graduate University, School of Arts and Humanities

Claremont Graduate University is an academic institution like no other. Here you will find everything you need to cultivate your personal and professional growth. CGU is the only comprehensive university in the nation devoted entirely to graduate-level education. Our unique arrangement fosters a collegial community, where students and world-class faculty form close, interactive relationships. Our...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Philosophy (Master)
- Doctor in Philosophy (Doctor)

Stanford University, School of Humanities and Sciences

Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Philosophy (Master)
- Doctor in Philosophy (Doctor)

University of Southern California, School of Philosophy

Located in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, the University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Philosophy (Master)
- Doctor in Philosophy (Doctor)

University of California - Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is one of 10 universities within the prestigious University of California system, and the only UC located in Inland Southern California. Widely recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the nation, UCR's current enrollment is 17,187 students, with a goal of 21,000 students by 2010. The campus is in the midst of a tremendous g...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Philosophy (Master)
- Doctor in Philosophy (Doctor)

University of California, Graduate Division - Los Angeles

UCLA is a leader in many fields of study, pursuing its mission through excellence in education, research and service. We are a dynamic and diverse community that not only is enhancing our university’s proud legacy, but also enriching our community. As one of the nation’s leading public research universities, we take pride in our responsibility to serve the people of our city, region, state and wor...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Doctor in Philosophy (Doctor)

University of California, School of Humanities - Irvine

Founded in 1965, the University of California, Irvine combines the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. With a commitment to cutting-edge research, teaching, learning and creativity, UCI is a driving force for innovation and discovery that benefits our local, national and global communities in many ways. ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Doctor in Philosophy (Doctor)

Monterey Peninsula College

MPC is a medium-sized California community college located in a small city 100 miles South of San Francisco. MPC students receive priority consideration for transfer admission to the 10 University of California (UC) and 23 California State University (CSU) campuses (90% of our international students transfer into the third year of bachelor's degree programs)....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Philosophy (Associate)

Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College

Located in the heart of sunny southern California, Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College welcome students from all over the world to beautiful, safe campuses with culturally diverse populations, and easy access to the many natural and cultural attractions of southern California. World-famous Disneyland is just minutes away from either college. Los Angeles – an arts and entertainment capita...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Philosophy (Associate)

Foothill College / De Anza College

Over the past 50 years, Foothill and De Anza have consistently ranked among the top two-year colleges in the U.S. for outstanding academics and successful transfer to world-class universities. Located in the dynamic San Francisco Bay Area and recognized as innovative and forward-thinking, we welcome over 2,000 international students from over 100 countries....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Philosophy (Associate)

Sierra College

Thank you for your interest in attending Sierra College as an international student. Choosing which college to attend is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! Sierra College is located in the foothills of the beautiful Sierra Mountains of California, 160 kilometers east of San Francisco. Our main campus is located in Rocklin, just minutes from Sacramento, the State capitol of Calif...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Philosophy (Associate)

College of the Desert

Located next to the famous resort town of Palm Springs, California, College of the Desert (COD) is a great place to live and study. Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, COD is only a short drive from Los Angeles, San Diego, Disneyland and the beautiful California beaches. Palm Springs offers students a safe environment in which to live and study....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Philosophy (Associate)

Golden West College

Located in the coastal community of Huntington Beach, in Southern California, Golden West College is part of the California Community College system and was founded in 1965. On 120 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, GWC serves 13,000 students and is considered a medium-size, two-year college....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Philosophy (Associate)

El Camino College

El Camino Language Academy (ECLA) is located on the campus of El Camino College - one of the most prestigious two-year community colleges in the United States. The Language Academy is an academic based program that will provide you with the skills to continue your American education. We welcome you to southern California and an area that is culturally diverse, close to beautiful beaches, and near ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Philosophy (Associate)

Fullerton College

At Fullerton College's International Student Center (ISC), you will always find a smile and friendly face. Welcoming over 300 students from more than 60 countries, the ISC provides personal attention in order to help students feel a part of the campus and community, experience personal growth, and achieve academic success....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Philosophy (Associate)

MiraCosta College

Come study at one of the most beautiful campuses in California! MiraCosta is a public, fully-accredited community college located minutes from the beach. Students can earn Associate degrees and professional certificates in more than 50 academic subject areas. For students interested in a Bachelor's degree, MiraCosta is an ideal choice for students to begin their studies. With smaller classes and m...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Philosophy (Associate)

Cerritos College

The International Student Center welcomes you to attend Cerritos College. Cerritos College is a public two-year California educational institution accredited by the Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and welcomes students from around the world....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Philosophy (Associate)

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara City College is a community college with close to 20,000 students, including 1,000 international students from 70 different countries. In addition to providing excellent transfer preparation (the first two years of study toward the four-year baccalaureate degree) for universities, SBCC offers over 100 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide range of occupation/ career fie...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Philosophy (Associate)

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa Junior College is a two-year community college, founded in 1918. Located approximately one hour north of San Francisco in Northern California's beautiful wine country, SRJC is regarded as one of the nation's premier two-year colleges, offering university level courses. We are known for our academic excellence, superb faculty, comprehensive student services, and excellent facilities. Whi...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Philosophy (Associate)

Cypress College

Cypress College, founded in 1966, provides a quality higher education to more than 16,000 students of diverse backgrounds each semester. The college serves the Orange County cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Garden Grove, La Palma, Los Alamitos and Stanton. Cypress College is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Transfer credits taken at Cypress College are ac...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Philosophy (Associate)

Cabrillo College

Cabrillo College is located on the scenic central coast of California in Santa Cruz County. Founded in 1959, Cabrillo College is a fully accredited community college and offers international students the opportunity to: * complete courses for the first two-years of a four-year bachelor's degree * obtain Associate of Arts and/or Associate of Science degrees * obtain certificates of p...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Philosophy (Associate)

Los Angeles Valley College

Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC) is located in beautiful, sunny southern California in one of the most diverse cities in the world. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Los Angeles Valley College has been providing quality education for more than fifty years. We offer a variety of programs and majors to suit almost any educational goal. Our classes are small so you'll ge...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Philosophy (Associate)

California State University Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is ranked among the top three public master's universities in the western United States. This is the second year in a row that CSULB was recognized for its outstanding academic achievements by U.S. News and World Report in its annual America's Best College Guide. The report highlights CSULB's undergraduate success programs, its nationally ranked coll...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Philosophy (Master)
- Bachelor in Philosophy (Bachelor)