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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Philosophy

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Minimum number of credits to complete the minor: 20

Minimum cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0

School: School of Arts and Sciences

Department: Philosophy

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Minor Requirements

The minor in general philosophy requires a minimum of five courses (20 credits): one core course and four elective courses.

Core Course

Choose one course from the following:

PHL 1000 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 4
PHL 1100 - Narratives of the Self Credits: 4
PHL 1200 - Philosophy through Film Credits: 4
PHL 1300 - Identity, Meaning, and Purpose Credits: 4

Required Electives

Complete four additional Philosophy (PHL) courses.

One course may be taken in another department, but should include philosophical content. Examples of courses are included in the list below.

ESS 1050 - Environmental Studies and Sustainability Gateway Credits: 4
MGT 3430 - Ethics and Social Responsibility Credits: 4
POL 2010 - Political Ethics Credits: 4
POL 2181 - American Political Thought Credits: 4
POL 2581 - Intro to Political Theory Credits: 4
POL 3152 - Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Credits: 4
RTS 2400 - Sex, Politics, Religion, and St. Augustine Credits: 4
RTS 2800 - Social Ethics: Christian Perspectives Credits: 4
RTS 2820 - Bioethics & Healthcare: Theological Approaches Credits: 4
RTS 2950 - Ethics in the Abrahamic Tradition Credits: 4
SOJ 1000 - Introduction to Social Justice (Theory & Practice) Credits: 4
WGS 3100 - Feminist Theories in Action Credits: 4

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