Philosophy Minor
This program is available at the following locations:
- Corvallis
- Ecampus
The Philosophy minor allows students to specialize in such areas as ethics, legal and political philosophy, philosophy and religion, non-Western philosophies and religious ideas, philosophy of art, logic, philosophy of science, and the history of philosophy.
Minor Code: 955
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Write philosophically rigorous papers that demonstrate key critical thinking skills, including comprehension and analysis of contemporary and historical philosophical texts and the ability to organize their writing around philosophically appropriate arguments.
- Make use of philosophical arguments and concepts, including those from traditional styles or schools of philosophy, in ways which demonstrate an engagement with some aspect of our shared world.
- Make use of some of the key philosophical texts and ideas from at least one non-traditional area of philosophy in their written work.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| History of Philosophy | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 4 | |
| *HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY | ||
| *HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY | ||
| *HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY | ||
| Logic | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| *REASONING AND WRITING | ||
| DEDUCTIVE LOGIC | ||
| *SCIENTIFIC REASONING | ||
PHL 421 | ||
| Concentration | ||
| Select a minor area of concentration with approval of a faculty advisor | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select as many as needed to complete the total credit requirement and must include 12 credits of upper division with at least 3 credits at the 400 level | ||
| Total credits required for minor 1 | 27 | |
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Baccalaureate Core Course
- 1
A grade of C– or better is required in all courses used to complete minor requirements. Only one elective may be taken with S/U grading
Minor Code: 955