Philosophy Minor - Professional and Applied Ethics

Program Requirements

Minimum of 18 credit hours. Minor slip required. Required Philosophy courses:

1. One of the following:

PHIL 3000 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy Credits: 4 hours
PHIL 3010 - History of Modern Philosophy Credits: 4 hours

2. Two of the following:

PHIL 2010 - Introduction to Ethics Credits: 4 hours
PHIL 3030 - Existentialist Philosophies Credits: 3 hours
PHIL 3110 - Political Philosophy Credits: 3 hours
PHIL 3130 - Philosophy of Law Credits: 3 hours
PHIL 3140 - Philosophy and Public Affairs Credits: 3 hours
PHIL 3150 - Race and Gender Issues Credits: 3 hours
PHIL 3160 - Ethics in Engineering and Technology Credits: 3 hours
PHIL 3310 - Moral Philosophy Credits: 4 hours
PHIL 3340 - Biomedical Ethics Credits: 4 hours
PHIL 5340 - Moral and Philosophical Foundations of Health Care Credits: 3 hours

3. Required Course

The remaining credit hour requirements may be satisfied in a variety of ways. The student may complete the minor by doing additional course work within the Department of Philosophy. Any courses, including PHIL 4980: Independent Study, are applicable. Also, the student may apply up to four credit hours from an ethics-related course in another department, subject to advisor approval.

PHIL 4100 - Professional Ethics Credits: 3 hours

Students Not Majoring or Minoring in Philosophy

Students not majoring or minoring in philosophy find that philosophy adds intellectual depth to their major field of study. Philosophy by its nature touches on many areas of life and thought, frequently from a perspective that students find valuable and exciting. Non-majors often consider their philosophy courses an essential element in their general intellectual growth.

In recognition of this, the department offers a wide range of courses for non-major/minors. Students who wish to sharpen their critical thinking skills should consider PHIL 2200, PHIL 2250, or for more advanced students PHIL 3200 or 3250. Students interested in a general introduction to philosophy should consider PHIL 2000; students interested in a philosophical approach to a more specialized area should consider PHIL 2550 or some upper-level cognate. Students interested in a more technical appreciation of the central problems of philosophy should consider such courses as PHIL 3320 (Theory of Knowledge) and PHIL 3330 (Metaphysics). Many students will find it advisable to begin with PHIL 2000, 2010 or 2550, and then continue on the upper level.