Program Information

(15 credits)

Since the time of Socrates, the study of philosophy has cultivated the skills needed for leadership in the midst of cultural change: how to ask questions, think critically and imaginatively, and reason effectively about cultural, moral, and political values and beliefs, including those that prevail within professions. Hence, the philosophy minor is a powerful complement to any major, and signifies a capacity for leadership.

Many of the courses required for minors may also fulfill or partially fulfill a General Education category. For more information, see the General Education Requirements section. Some courses required for minors may also satisfy courses required for majors. Students pursuing a minor should notify and consult with the appropriate department chair and complete the appropriate paperwork with the Registrar’s Office so that it can be noted on the transcript.  

Contact Information

Select five of the following courses (15 credits):

• PHIL 103 - Conflict of Ideals Credits: 3
• PHIL 105 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
• PHIL 106 - Ethics Credits: 3
• PHIL 108 - Logic Credits: 3
• PHIL 222 - Africana Philosophy Credits: 3
• PHIL 288 - Special Topics in Philosophy Credits: 3
• PHIL 380 - Existentialism Credits: 3

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  Note: In addition, one 3 credit course from the list below may be substituted for one of the above courses.

   

• HSRS 201 - Introduction to Health Care Ethics Credits: 3
• ENGL 251 - African American Literature I Credits: 3
• ENGL 252 - African American Literature II Credits: 3
• HIST 210 - African American History Credits: 3
• HIST 325 - The Ancient and Classical World Credits: 3
• HIST 360 - Early American Thought and Culture Credits: 3
• HIST 361 - Modern American Thought and Culture Credits: 3