Courses and Degree Programs in Philosophy

Departments of philosophy at local colleges and universities are your primary sources of information.

Peterson’s publishes a number of useful directories of correspondence and other distance courses and degree programs. These books can be purchased directly from Peterson’s or ordered through your local bookstore.

Courses and Degree Programs Geared to Pre-College Instruction

List of Pre-College Philosophy Courses Around the World (list developed by the International Council of Philosophical Inquiry with Children)

Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children
Montclair State University
Master and Doctor of Education degrees in Philosophy for Children

National Center for Teaching Thinking
Workshops for teachers and administrators

Center for Critical Thinking
Sonoma State University
Workshops and training materials for teachers

Facing History
Organization delivers classroom strategies, resources and lessons that inspire young people to take responsibility for their world and provides online and live workshops for teachers.

Great Books Foundation
One and two-day courses in leading “shared inquiry,” structured discussion of literature

Northwest Center for Philosophy for Children
Workshops and training materials for teachers

Touchstones Project
Workshops for teachers

International K-12 Courses
List of Pre-College Philosophy Courses Around the World (list developed by the International Council of Philosophical Inquiry with Children)