Philosophy Minor

Requirements for the Minor in Philosophy

The Philosophy minor requires 18 semester hours divided into three groups.  Group One constitutes a sequential core of three topical courses that are mandatory.

Group One (9 credits)

• PHIL 1000 - Introduction to Western Philosophy 3 cr. or
• PHIL 2600 - Philosophy of Human Nature 3 cr.

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• PHIL 1100 - Logic 3 cr.
• PHIL 2500 - Contemporary Ethical Problems 3 cr.

Group Two (3 or more credits)

 To complement the sequential core, students must select one of the following courses:

• PHIL 2200 - Theories of Knowledge 3 cr.
• PHIL 2550 - Introduction to Ethics 3 cr.
• PHIL 3600 - Philosophy of Religion 3 cr.
• PHIL 4100 - Philosophy of Art 3 cr.
• PHIL 4200 - Political and Social Philosophy 3 cr.
• PHIL 4300 - Philosophy of Science 3 cr.

Group Three

Students must select two additional philosophy courses from the catalog at the 2000 level or higher excluding courses listed in Group One.