Philosophy Minor (PHL)

Program Description

Because all disciplines require clear, critical, rigorous thinking, a minor in Philosophy is the perfect complement to any major. Elective coursework is flexible, allowing students to choose to concentrate advanced study in their areas of interest.

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in this program will learn to:

Effectively use writing and communication skills
Apply strong critical thinking skills
Analyze complex arguments
Apply various philosophical worldviews and ethical systems to contemporary problems

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:

-Effectively use writing and communication skills
-Apply strong critical thinking skills
-Analyze complex arguments
-Apply various philosophical worldviews and ethical systems to contemporary problems

For More Information

I. Minor Requirements: 9 Credit Hours

Select 9 credit hours from the list below

PHL 2050 - Philosophy: The Big Questions Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3000 - Critical Thinking Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3030 - Modern Philosophy Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3050 - 19th Century Philosophy Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3090 - Existentialism Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3110 - Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3120 - History of Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3310 - Modern Political Philosophy Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3320 - 20th Century Political Philosophy Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3410 - Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3780 - Bioethics Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3800 - Identity, Responsibility, and Death Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3830 - Faith and Reason Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3900 - Topics in Philosophy of Religion Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3990 - Studies in Selected Subjects Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 4810 - Independent Study Credit Hour(s): 1 to 4
PHL 4970 - Senior Project Credit Hour(s): 3

II. Philosophy Electives: 3 Credit Hours

Choose 3 credit hours from the following list or take an additional 3 credits of PHL from the list above.

CLS 3300 - Studies in Ancient Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
CLS 3500 - Studies in Ancient Culture and Society Credit Hour(s): 3
CLS 3700 - Studies in Ancient Politics, Law and Warfare Credit Hour(s): 3
LA 3100 - Ethics and Values Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3100 - Topics in Judaism Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3110 - Judaism: Faith and People Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3120 - Modern Jewish Thought Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3300 - Topics in Islam Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3320 - Islam in the Modern World Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3400 - Topics in Asian Religion Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3430 - Buddhism Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3440 - Hinduism Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3480 - Hindu Mythology Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3490 - Hindu Goddesses Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3530 - Asian Religious Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3540 - Asian Religions and Ecology Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3740 - Prophets and History Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3900 - Topics in Philosophy of Religion Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3930 - Faith and Reason Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3950 - Asian Philosophy Credit Hour(s): 3