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.  

To view a minor program sequence to assist with course planning, click here.

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 110 - Environmental Ethics Credits: 3
• PHIL 120 - Philosophy of Sport 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.

   

• HSCI 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