Minors

Philosophy minor requirements, effective Fall 2024 

The philosophy minor requires six courses and 18 credits: 

1. Two university core courses 
2. Four additional courses. At least three of these courses (9 credits) must be at the 3000-level or above.  

Philosophy minor requirements through Spring 2024

The philosophy minor requires six courses and 18 credits: 

1. Two university core courses 
2. Four additional courses. At least two of these courses (6 credits) must be at the 3000-level or above.  

Minor in Philosophy and Bioethics

The Philosophy and Bioethics minor requires six courses and 18 credits. A minimum of four courses must be taught by the Department of Philosophy; up to two can be approved courses taught in other departments. Philosophy courses that count toward the minor include the philosophy courses taken to satisfy the General Education Requirements; Ethical Theory (PHIL 3202); any philosophy course that intersects significantly with bioethical issues, and up to one course in the philosophy of science. Philosophy of science courses, as well as those taught outside the Philosophy Department, must be approved by the Bioethics Minor Coordinator. Finally, at least two of the philosophy courses taken for the minor must be at the 3000-level or above.

For more information, please visit the Kennedy Institute of Ethics website.