Philosophy, Minor - Course Requirements

Course Requirements

The minor in Philosophy provides students with the opportunity to enhance their education with a firm grounding in the practice of analysis and critical thinking characterized by the careful exploration of philosophical concepts. With an emphasis on ethical theory and practice supplemented by offerings in basic areas of philosophical concepts, the Philosophy Minor is an enriching accompaniment to any major. Minimum grade of C is required. Only six transfer credits will be accepted toward the minor.

The minor in philosophy consists of (a) one tier one class (PHIL 101 Philosophy and the Good Life, PHIL 101 HNR Philosophy and the Good Life, PHIL 104 Political Philosophy, PHIL 212 Philosophy of Education, PHIL 218 Philosophy of Science, or PHIL 301 Ethics) and (b) any other five philosophy courses.

Course ID

Course Name

Credits

PHIL 101

Philosophy and the Good Life

3

PHIL 101

HNR Philosophy and the Good Life

3

PHIL 104

Political Philosophy

3

PHIL 201

Philosophy of Human Nature

3

PHIL 202

Logic

3

PHIL 205

Bioethics

3

PHIL 207

Philosophy of Religion

3

PHIL 208

Business Ethics

3

PHIL 210

Asian Philosophy

3

PHIL 212

Philosophy of Education

3

PHIL 215

Existential Philosophy

3

PHIL 216

Philosophy of Love

3

PHIL 218

Philosophy of Science

3

PHIL 301

Ethics

3

PHIL 303

Phil of Art

3

PHIL 325

Junior Seminar

3

PHIL 425

Senior Seminar

3