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Minor in Philosophy (6 courses/18 credits)

The minor in Philosophy provides students with the opportunity to enhance their education with a firm grounding in the practice of analysis and critical thinking characterized by the careful exploration of philosophical concepts. With an emphasis on ethical theory and practice supplemented by offerings in basic areas of philosophical concepts, the Philosophy Minor is an enriching accompaniment to any major. The full time philosophy faculty will tailor a variety of alternative minors to suit individual students. Minimum grade of C is required. Only six transfer credits will be accepted toward the minor.

Suggested Ethical Minor Model: six courses to be selected from the following

Ethical Theory (3 credits)

PHIL 301

Ethics

Fundamental Theory (9 credits)

PHIL 101	Introduction to Philosophy	3
	or
PHIL 103	Honors Introduction to Philosophy	3
PHIL 201	Philosophy of Human Nature	3
PHIL 202	Logic	3
PHIL 203	History of Philosophy I	3
PHIL 204	History of Philosophy II	3
PHIL 207	Philosophy of Religion	3
PHIL 302	Theory of Knowledge	3
PHIL 303	Philosophy of Art	3
PHIL 305	World Views	3

Applied Ethics (3 credits)

PHIL 205	Bioethics	3
PHIL 208	Business Ethics	3
PHIL 256	Law and Media Ethics	3
PHIL 307	Social Ethics	3

Elective (3 credits)

PHIL 325	Junior Seminar	3
PHIL 425	Senior Seminar	3
PHIL 426	Independent Study	3
PHIL 431-499	Special Topics	3

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