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2026-2027 General Catalog [Effective Fall 2026]

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2026-2027 General Catalog [Effective Fall 2026]

Philosophy (Minor)

Location(s): Main Campus

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Program Information

All courses must be passed with a C- (1.7) or better to be counted in the major. Only letter grades count toward the minor.
Students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 in the minor requirements.
Students must complete at least 12 credits of upper-division coursework in philosophy.
No more than 12 credits may transfer, as approved by the Chair of Department of Languages and Philosophy , for the minor.

Philosophy Minor Curriculum (18 Credits)

Introductory Requirement (3 Credits)

Complete one of the following:

AILE 1025 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Ethics 3 Credit(s)
PHIL 1000 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]
PHIL 2050 - Social Ethics and Values 3 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]

Logic Requirement (3 Credits)

PHIL 1250 - Critical Thinking 3 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]

History Requirement (3 History)

Complete one of the following:

PHIL 4110 - Ancient Greek Philosophy 3 Credit(s)
PHIL 4120 - Modern Philosophy 3 Credit(s)

Elective Courses (9 Credits)

Any upper-division PHIL courses 9 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Minor: 18

Program Learning Outcomes

Critical Thinking: Students can identify the rational bases of ideas and theories and will be able to identify the difference between good and bad reasons for beliefs.
Inquiry and Analysis: Students can pose difficult questions and understand the complexities of their possible answers.
Reading: Students can analyze and interpret abstract and difficult philosophical writing.
Writing: Students can express abstract and complex philosophical ideas and theories in clear, precise, and logical prose.