Philosophy Minor

Requirements for the Minor in Philosophy

The Philosophy minor requires 18 semester hours divided into two groups.  Group One constitutes a 9-credit core of three topical courses that are mandatory. Group Two constitutes a 9-credit group of elective course options.

Group One (9 credits)

• PHIL 1000 - Introduction to Western Philosophy 3 cr. or
• PHIL 2600 - Philosophy of Human Nature 3 cr.
• PHIL 1100 - Logic 3 cr.
• PHIL 2500 - Contemporary Ethical Problems 3 cr.

Group Two (9 credits)

 In addition to the 9-credit Philosophy core requirements, students must select three Philosophy elective courses from the following list:

• PHIL 2000 - Philosophy of Education 3 cr.
• PHIL 2001 - Medical Ethics 3 cr.
• PHIL 2200 - Theories of Knowledge 3 cr.
• PHIL 2440 - American Philosophy 3 cr.
• PHIL 2550 - Introduction to Ethics 3 cr.
• PHIL 3020 - Consciousness 3 cr.
• PHIL 3600 - Philosophy of Religion 3 cr.
• PHIL 3610 - World Religions 3 cr.
• PHIL 2800 - Philosophy of Art 3 cr.
• PHIL 4200 - Political and Social Philosophy 3 cr.
• PHIL 4300 - Philosophy of Science 3 cr.
• PHIL 4430 - Marxism 3 cr.
• PHIL 4500 - Philosophy of Love 3 cr.
• PHIL 4700 - Ethical Issues in Business 3 cr.
• PHIL 4903 - Independent Study 3 cr.