Requirements for the Minor in Philosophy

The minor in philosophy require 18 credits including at least nine credits in upper-division courses. Emphasis from which to choose include history of philosophy; logic, science, and technology; moral, political and legal issues; literature and the arts. Interested students should consult with the department's director of undergraduate studies for details about specific courses contributing to each emphasis and for help in planning their schedules. Courses used to satisfy minor requirements must be taken for a letter grade and must be passed with a grade of C or higher. No more than one 100-level course may count toward satisfying the minor requirements.

Minor Requirements

Minor 1: History of Philosophy

  1. One of the following: 100, 104, 105, 111, 150, 300 and 306
  2. One of the following: 320, 332, 336, 372, 378
  3. Two of the following: 304, 308, 310, 342, 344, 400, 401, 402

Minor 2: Logic, Science, and Technology

  1. One of the following: 108, 220
  2. Two of the following: 220 (if not used for number 1) 206 or 306, 320, 323, 325, 332, 372
  3. Three of the following: 230, 330, 353, 362, 363, 364, 368, 369, 376

Minor 3: Moral, Political, and Legal Issues

  1. One of the following: 103, 104, 105, 108, 150
  2. Three of the following: 249, 277, 284, 336, 360, 363, 364, 372, 375, 376, 384
  3. Two of the following: 200, 206, 208, 300, 306, 308, 310, 312

Minor 4: Literature and the Arts

  1. One of the following: 100, 109, 110, 150
  2. Two of the following: 200, 206, 208, 247, 300, 306, 308, 310
  3. Two of the following: 264, 312, 323, 325, 334, 370
  4. 347 or 380 or 381
It is also possible for a student to design a minor tailored to his or her own interests, subject to the approval by the Director of Undergraduate Studies in philosophy. Such a minor must be approved in the department before it is declared at the registrar.
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