Philosophy Minor

Program: Minor
Department of Philosophy
College of Arts and Sciences

Liberal Arts Building 23 ~ 260-481-6366 ~ ipfw.edu/phil

If you are pursuing a major other than philosophy, you may earn a minor in philosophy by completing the following credits with a grade of C- or better in each course. At least 6 credits must be earned as resident credit at the 200 level or above. Substitutions for these courses may be made with the approval of the department.

You may contact the Department of Philosophy or your primary advisor/major advisor to declare this minor.

Program Requirements

Core Courses: Both of the following: Credits: 6

* PHIL 11000 - Introduction to Philosophy Cr. 3. or
* PHIL 11009 - Introduction To Philosophical Topics Cr. 3
** PHIL 11100 - Ethics Cr. 3. or
** PHIL 11101 - Contemporary Moral Problems Cr. 3.
*NOTE: Either PHIL 11000 or PHIL 11009 is required. If both are taken, one will count as an elective.

**NOTE: Either PHIL 11100 or PHIL 11101 is required. If both are taken, one will count as an elective.

Core Courses: Choose one of the following: Credits: 3

PHIL 12000 - Critical Thinking Cr. 3.
PHIL 15000 - Principles of Logic Cr. 3.

History Courses: Choose two of the following: Credits: 6

PHIL 30100 - History of Ancient Philosophy Cr. 3.
PHIL 30200 - History of Medieval Philosophy Cr. 3.
PHIL 30300 - History of Modern Philosophy Cr. 3.
PHIL 30400 - 19th Century Philosophy Cr. 3.
PHIL 39000 - Topics In The History Of Philosophy Cr. 3.
PHIL 41200 - Topics in Analytic Philosophy Cr. 3.
PHIL 42200 - Topics in Continental Philosophy Cr. 3.

Topics Course: Choose one of the following: Credits: 3

PHIL 27500 - The Philosophy of Art Cr. 3.
A 300-level (or higher) Philosophy Elective Course Cr. 3