Philosophy studies the big questions in life. It also provides the tools you need to answer those questions and have a successful career and more fulfilling life. Many important questions about a discipline are philosophical, and studying philosophy can help you understand your discipline better. Philosophy also emphasizes the transferable skills that will help you get ahead in any occupation, cope with change in your field, and even move into a new career. What’s more, Philosophy students routinely outperform nearly all other majors on the LSAT, GRE, and GMAT. Taking coursework in the minor can help you get the score you need for entrance into graduate or professional school. No matter what your major, a minor in Philosophy can help get you where you want to be.
Credit hours: 21
School: Arts and Humanities
Department: Language and Literature
Courses for the Philosophy minor
A minor must include a minimum of 12 hours unduplicated by your major(s) and other minor(s).
Choose at least two of the following courses:
- PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
- PHI 105 Ethics and Values (3)
- PHI 110 The Power of Critical Thinking (3)
Plus at least one of the following courses:
- PHI 201 Origins of Western Philosophy (3)
- PHI 202 History of Modern Philosophy (3)
Plus upper-level electives (300 or 400 level) by advisement (9)
Note: You may include up to 6 hours of social sciences courses selected from HIS 310 The Renaissance and Reformation, HIS 315 The Age of Enlightenment, POS 315 Seminar in Political Theory, or other courses with philosophical content.
Popular pairings
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