Minor in Philosophy
Why minor in Philosophy?
In a world driven by rapid change and complex challenges, what’s the value of studying philosophy? Philosophy isn’t just about reading classic texts or debating abstract ideas. It’s about learning to analyze arguments, think with precision, question assumptions, and reason ethically through the problems that shape your life, your community, and your future.
Minor Requirements
To graduate with a minor in Philosophy, students must complete a minimum of 18 total credit hours (6 courses) beyond the GER requirement of PHIL 102, PHIL 103, PHIL 104 or PHIL 105. All courses applied to the minor must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
The required distribution includes:
- PHIL 205: Philosophical Logic (1 course) or substituted with adviser consent
- 2 History of Philosophy courses (from Group III below)
- 3 electives drawn from any of the primary groups—Practical, Theoretical, History—more or less evenly distributed according to the student’s interests, and with at least one course each at the 200, 300, and 400 levels.
Approved Courses
I. Practical
| Course | Credits | Name |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 311 | 3 | Ethics |
| PHIL 312 | 3 | The Philosophy of Death and Dying/Existentialism |
| PHIL 313 | 3 | Biomedical Ethics |
| PHIL 314 | 3 | Social and Political Philosophy |
| PHIL 331 | 3 | Philosophy of Religion |
| PHIL 441 | 3 | Special Topics: Practical |
II. Theoretical
| Course | Credits | Name |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 205 | 3 | Philosophical Logic |
| PHIL 315 | 3 | Philosophy of Mind and Language |
| PHIL 335 | 3 | Metaphysics |
| PHIL 336 | 3 | Epistemology |
| PHIL 442 | 3 | Special Topics: Theoretical |
III. History of Philosophy
| Course | Credits | Name |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 201 | 3 | Ancient Philosophy |
| PHIL 202 | 3 | Modern Philosophy |
| PHIL 203 | 3 | Contemporary Philosophy |
| PHIL 443 | 3 | Special Topics: History of Philosophy |
Students should consult with the Philosophy departmental advisor to select courses that align with their interests and meet the upper-level distribution requirements.
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Philosophy is in the Department of Humanities in the College of Arts & Sciences, and Education.