George Borg General Philosophy of Science, History and Philosophy of Chemistry geb43@pitt.edu . The Dean will notify the student in writing of the approval of admission to candidacy and of the composition of the Dissertation Committee. Candidates must file anApplication for Graduationearly 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. Students should begin preparations early by developing expertise that will assist in securing positions. degree. HPS 2101, the core seminar in philosophy of science, is a graduate survey of important topics in Philosophy of Science. 24), and this fluid carries along all of the celestial bodies (planets, suns, comets, etc.). Department of History and Philosophy of Science. If a student or faculty member experiences a problem with the advising process, the DGS or the Chair should be notified. Phone: 412-624-5900 Fax: 412-624-5520 E-mail: lingpitt@pitt.edu. Graduate Student Handbook, May 2020 . (https://www.as.pitt.edu/faculty/policies-and-procedures/academic-integri). Pittsburgh, PA USA 15260, Phone: 412-624-5896 degree. D.Language Requirement Graduate students may use the photocopy machine. (See Department Administrator for the access code). 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. Other qualified persons may be invited by the Committee to attend and participate. Student evaluations are arranged by the Office of Measurement and Evaluation of Teaching. C.Evaluations If they have not defended their prospectus by this time,graduate students are expected to submit a reportdescribing the progress they have made. 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. All students are expected to conduct their work in accordance with the academic integrity code of the University of Pittsburgh. C.Evaluations 4. Students entering Fall 2017 or later may not count any 1000-level courses. Awarded competitive dissertation grant to examine voters' perceptions of the fairness of different . b. 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. 2. 6. b. Unofficial: Readmission is not automatic, the application fee must be paid, and the original statute of limitations remains in effect. O.Parental Accommodation, VIII. Handbook, January 2002 D.Independent Study Courses A minimum of 72 credit hours of graduate credit. Distinguishing our intellectually dynamic community are: collaborative links forged among interdisciplinary areas at the University of Pittsburgh; a record of research excellence; and the published works of our dedicated . 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. Department Evaluations These range from general surveys of the field and methods of research to specialized research on selected topics in history and philosophy of science. The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, through the generosity of our donors, is fortunate to have endowed funds that provide financial support for undergraduate and graduate nursing students. You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with the University's policy on combating sexual harassment and for behaving in accordance with this policy. 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. 2. Doctoral students, however, will not be permitted an extension of the 7-year limit on the Ph.D. comprehensives. Handbook, May 2018 The Fall (September-December) and Spring (January-April) terms are when most courses are given. Committee members' agreement to have the prospectus defended does not guarantee that it will be accepted. Indeed they are encouraged to do so. This rule applies to first-week sessions in which you are assisting, even if the section meets before the lecture. However, the Accommodation Period does not extend the University's academic Statute of Limitations. Each student is required to take all three seminars (2101, 2102, 2103). The report on the approval of the dissertation may be signed at the same time as the report on the Final Oral Examination, or later, after revisions have been approved. A major in HPS is great for students who wish to combine coursework in the sciences with work in more humanistically inclined disciplines. The OMET sends a form for requesting evaluation to everyone who is teaching a class. 3. All classes throughout the whole term must meet as scheduled. 4200 Fifth Avenue L.Placement Students who have undertaken part-time years will be required to have completed the research papers requirement by the end of their fifth full-time term in the program, excluding summer terms. Science History Institute, 2-yr Postdoc. HPS 2102 must be taken in the Spring term of the first year. No sub-1000 level courses can be used to satisfy the degree requirements. G.Academic Integrity They can be used to fill special needs under special circumstances. The doctoral program is designed to be a program for full-time study. The application can be made for a maximum of one year for master's students or two years for doctoral students. HPS 2000 is a skills and discussion course designed to prepare students for teaching and to act as a forum for students to discuss challenges and strategies for teaching as they arise. Committee members who are not in residence will be supplied with materials from the candidate and will make a written report to the Director concerning the candidate's progress. Dissertation Documents: Allrequired formsmust be deposited with the Dean of Graduate Studies before the candidate can be graduated. Failure to meet these requirements will mean that the essay will be turned back to the student without being read. Any member of the Graduate Faculty may attend and participate in the Final Oral Examination of a candidate. In courses that use teaching assistants or teaching fellows, faculty evaluations are conducted by the faculty instructor. Area 2: History of Science seminars taught inHPS. Students whose grade point average falls below 3.0 or 'B' (counting non- departmental incompletes as 2.0) for two consecutive terms will not be allowed to register for the new term until the Department has reviewed their work and decided whether or not they may continue in the program. The Department strongly discourages incomplete grades in seminars. Papers will be accepted for evaluation in a Fall term only if received by the first day of Fall Term or in the Spring term by March 30. 7. *Courses will not fulfill the Ph.D. distribution of studies requirement. The guidelines cover the situation of students who experience a childbirth, who adopt a child who is unable to be enrolled in full-day public school due to age or other developmental reasons, or who is a partner of someone who has experienced a child birth or an adoption for whom the student has parental responsibilities. These methods include both (a) and (b) listed below. Academic Career: UGRD Course Component: Lecture Students are advised that recommendation letters for which they have not waived their rights of access are often not taken seriously. These eligibility requirements cover all provisions of the guidelines. The principal criterion of evaluation is whether the paper gives a clear indication that its author is capable of original research and independent scholarly achievement, such as might lead to journal publication, as opposed to mere recapitulation of existing sources and seminar notes. E.Responsibilities, VII. The philosophy of science and history of science papers must be written in forms appropriate for submission respectively to Philosophy of Science and Studies in History and Philosophy of Science. October 1 (Required) D.Course Load N.Problem Resolution Fewer positions are available in history of science programs, although students with expertise in history of science may also secure positions as archivists, editors of scholarly editions and in museums. Exploration and Discovery; Multimedia, Communication & Creative Arts . Pitt programs and initiatives support a strong graduate/professional student community. Students who have completed or who are nearing completion of the program can expect Departmental assistance in their efforts to obtain jobs, provided that a first draft of the entire dissertation has been approved. If you need further guidance you should consult with the Director of Graduate Studies. The Committee must contain at least two Primary members of HPS. A typical dossier consists of a resume/CV, confidential letters of recommendation, teaching portfolio and samples of written work, including an outline of the dissertation. 4. For more information about the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh, please contact us. Important remarks about grading papers and exams. This interdisciplinary department offers courses and seminars that lead to MA and PhD degrees. 11. Travel is not supported unless most of the trip is spent on research activities. 6. Reimbursement will be made only for legitimate, appropriately documented expenses relating to research travel. F.Prospectus Research Dissertation Committee 1101 Cathedral of Learning 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. Mock job talks are scheduled. Requirements: Application form Student-Faculty research proposal that explains their research partnership and defines in detail their Spring semester research plan, the summer research proposal, and the expected outcome of . You should familiarize yourself with these regulations. The applicant is invited to discuss the paper with the readers. 6. In each case, the faculty member visits the class at least once during the term. Each year the funds available will be divided and distributed as follows: 1. Department Evaluations Students falling into the latter category will be given one warning, and if improvement to satisfactory is not made by the next evaluation, they will be terminated from the program. Students enrolled in programs characterized by sequential courses must anticipate potential consequences associated with accommodation, and in consultation with the advisor, should plan how best to complete their program following the Accommodation Period. Statute of Limitations Eligible graduate students with TA, TF, GSA and GSR appointments who experience the health consequences of pregnancy will be excused from their regular duties for a period of time to be determined by a health care provider not to exceed the student's appointment period. This includes those requirements for progress after the comprehensive requirements. 2. 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. The total accommodation period for each birth or adoption is limited to six weeks; in the event of a multiple birth or adoption, the length of the accommodation period is limited to six weeks. There is no one save the department chairthat can authorize same. For purposes of clause II.E, years of part-time study will not be counted. First and second-year students registered in the core seminars must take the examinations for those courses. When possible, examiners will be rotated. Pitt SHRS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment to create a more equitable health care system by welcoming applicants of all abilities/disabilities, religions, marital statuses, familial statuses, sexes, ages, sexual orientations, veteran statuses, national origins, all ethnic and racial backgrounds, genetic information, and gender identities and expressions. Area 4: Distribution from either philosophy, history, or science seminars. 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. 1101 Cathedral of Learning 4200 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA USA 15260 Phone: 412-624-5896 Fax: 412-624-6825 hpsdept@pitt.edu It embodies the rules and regulations of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science (HPS) and, as such, stands until amended by Departmental action. Course schedules are available online. Funds for Graduate Student Research and Travel. b. Minimally, the students must complete successfully the requirements as stated herein, within the stipulated time periods. The Department will do all that is reasonably possible to place those students. Dates and times for completing the research papers will not be altered for papers turned back due to these requirements. Philjobs.orgshould be consulted to ascertain the kind and range of specializations and competencies that are being sought. Graduate Student, Department of Philosophy. The language requirement can be satisfied in several ways: 1. TBD zz. Advanced Credit The Director of Graduate Studies advises all students on meeting formal program requirements. The reallocation of TAs will be contingent on satisfactory progress towards the requirement for the Ph.D. 1. In recent years, a single share has been worth roughly $90. Failure to pass by the date given above is grounds for termination in the program. Associate Director of Graduate Student Admissions. Part-time status may be adopted by full time students enrolled in the doctoral program after they have completed one full term of graduate study with letter grades on at least three courses. View Profile. Purpose: Consistent with the University's efforts to strive to be inclusive and to support academic-personal life balance, the University believes it is important to provide accommodation for graduate students who become new parents, whether by childbirth or adoption, so that they may contribute to their family responsibilities while continuing to make progress towards their degree. Those students appointed as TAs or TFs should carefully read SectionVIII.Eon the responsibilities of TA/TFs. The Career Center is pleased to offer services to University of Pittsburgh graduate students from eligible schools and departments including: Note: Students pursuing pre-health professions are served by the Pitt Pre Health Resource Center. These requests are dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Any I or G grades that are more than one term old will be counted as a grade of D for purposes of the annual evaluation. You must have a complete draft of dissertation and your adviser must have given his or her approval to the Director of Career Outcomes. e. The faculty in charge of the seminar decides whether to consider examinations associated with seminars independently from the measures used to arrive at the seminar grade. 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. UPMC complies with all governmental requirements related to local, state, and federal COVID-19 vaccination for employment. No student can expect more than twelve terms of financial support from University funds (excluding Summer Term and Sessions). J. 1101 Cathedral of Learning 4200 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA USA 15260 Phone: 412-624-5896 Fax: 412-624-6825 hpsdept@pitt.edu Email: titleixcoordinator@pitt.edu. In extraordinary circumstances, these conditions may be altered or waived on the basis of a written petition to the department. What is a Career Community? PH.D. degree requirements, A.M.A. 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.D. except the dissertation. Passing the sequence of courses French 007 and French 008 (Intensive French for Reading) with a grade of B or better in each course. Those students entering the program with an M.A. The Fall (September-December) and Spring (January-April) semesters are when most courses are given. Graduate seminars are supplemented by a Colloquium in History and Philosophy of Science, by the visitors and activities of the Center for Philosophy of Science, and by the Archives of Scientific Philosophy (Carnap, De Finetti, Reichenbach, Ramsey). number). Unless there are extenuating circumstances, students must pass the prospectus exam no later than the Spring of their third year in order to remain eligible for financial aid. Thus, students are advised to select theses narrower in scope than those pursued in a doctoral dissertation. Additional readers will then be selected if it is felt that further evaluation is needed. Students must maintain a minimum of a `B' (3.0) average (see also section I on Incompletes). In preparing for job applications and subsequent interviewing, students will be assisted by their dissertation committee chair and the Director of Career Outcomes. I. Undergraduate Courses for Graduate Credit: Graduate students who entered before Fall 2017may receive graduate credit for up to two 1000-level (6 hours) in non HPS subjects, subject to approval by the graduate advisor. 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. A typical dossier consists of a resume/CV, confidential letters of recommendation, teaching portfolio and samples of written work, including an outline of the dissertation and a statement about future research plans. During this period, they will continue to receive their stipend, benefits, and associated tuition support. 4. d. The examinations are to be set by the faculty member in charge of the seminar, in consultation with other faculty. It is possible to work out a program that leads to a master's degree in one of these fields, while pursuing the PhD degree in history and philosophy of science. 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