Philosophy, Minor

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A Minor in Philosophy is designed for those who are majoring in departments with numerous requirements, making it difficult to double major in philosophy. A minimum of nine credits in the minor must be upper-division.

logic core requirement (3 credits)

one of the following

PHIL 203 - Logic 3 credits
PHIL 300 - Symbolic Logic 3 credits
PHIL 306 - Games and Decisions 3 credits

history core requirement (3 credits)

one of the following

PHIL 310 - From Socrates to Aquinas 3 credits
PHIL 311 - Descartes to Kierkegaard 3 credits

electives (12 credits)

four philosophy courses, nine credits in the minor must be upper-division

total credits 18

Any member of the philosophy department may be consulted in choosing the courses most suited to the individual student’s needs. Students are strongly encouraged to take PHIL 398 as one of their electives. If planning on law school, taking PHIL 300 Symbolic Logic before the LSAT is highly recommended. If considering majoring or double-majoring in philosophy, see major requirements while planning the minor.