Philosophy Minor

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About the Program

The minor in Philosophy gives students the skills to analyze complex issues, communicate clearly and accurately, and think logically. It helps prepare students for a variety of careers, especially in law, public policy, nonprofits, writing, etc.

This minor is a very flexible program designed to enhance a number of possible majors, including those that focus on writing, historical knowledge, and/or textual interpretation, including Anthropology, English, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, or Gender Studies. Given that it hones critical thinking skills, this minor also compliments majors that do not focus on writing and/or textual interpretation, such as majors in STEM or professional degrees.

With the minor in Philosophy, students will also meet General Studies requirements for Arts and Humanities and Oral Communication.

This program can be taken online, hybrid, or in person.

Program Requirements

This minor is a total of 20-21 credits.
A letter grade of “C-” or better is necessary in each of the required core courses.

Required Core Courses: 12 credits

PHI 1010 - The Big Questions: An Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
PHI 1030 - Thinking about Ethics: Morality and the Good Life Credits: 3
or
PHI 1060 - Ethics in Medicine and Science Credits: 3
or
PHI 1080 - Philosophy of Protest Credits: 3
or
PHI 1120 - Logic and the World: An Introduction to Formal Reasoning Credits: 3
PHI 1110 - Language, Logic & Persuasion Credits: 3
PHI 3000 - Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy Credits: 3
or
PHI 3020 - Early Modern Philosophy: Europe and the Americas Credits: 3

Additional Philosophy Upper-Division Electives: 8-9 credits

8-9 credits of upper-division philosophy electives. Electives should be chosen in consultation with the department.

Summary of Requirements

Required Core Courses	12 credits
Additional Philosophy Upper-Division Elective Courses	8-9 credits
Total for the Philosophy Minor	20-21 credits