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2025-2026 Undergraduate 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 of Humanities  

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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.

Required Course

Any 1000 level Philosophy course.

Required Electives

Complete four additional Philosophy (PHL) courses at the 2000 level or above.

One course may be taken in another department or program, but should include philsophical content.

Students should speak to their advisor about other suitable courses.

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