This program is available at the following locations:

• Corvallis
• Ecampus

The Philosophy minor provides students with the opportunity to explore a wide range of philosophical perspectives. Students can select classes in areas such 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.
• Apply 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. 
• Apply some of the key philosophical texts and ideas from at least one non-traditional area of philosophy in their written work.

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. Only two courses may be shared between this minor and another major or minor.

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Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025

Minor Code: 955