Requirements for a Minor on Philosophy
The requirements for a minor in Philosophy consist of a minimum of 15 semester hours in philosophy, including:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 251 | History of Western Philsophy: Ancient | 3 |
| or PHIL 255 | Ancient Art of Happiness | |
| PHIL 252 | Modern & Postmodern Philosophy | 3 |
| Select one PHIL course at the 300 or 400-level | 3 | |
| Select two additional PHIL courses | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Since philosophical questions are concerned with the nature of reality and knowledge and how we conduct our lives, philosophical inquiry leads to the investigation of other disciplines and areas of knowledge. A minor in philosophy is especially valuable for non-humanities and science majors and a natural choice for students in the humanities.