Minor in Philosophy
Units required for Minor: 18
Program Description
The subject of philosophy encompasses such fundamental issues as the scope and limits of human knowledge, the ultimate constituents of reality, the sources of value and obligation, and the nature of logic and correct reasoning. Philosophy utilizes the findings of many other academic disciplines and, in its method, stresses clear, rigorous, impartial and systematic thought. The application of philosophical ideas to practical problems is central to the subject.
Note: Students who minor in Philosophy are free to plan a sequence of courses suited to their individual needs and interests. However, for a given major, the Department offers certain courses that have particular relevance. Contact Department advisors for course recommendations.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | 18 | |
| 18 units of Philosophy from the Elective List below. At least 9 units must be upper-division (numbered 100 or higher.) 1, 2 | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
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May include any courses taken in satisfaction of GE requirements.
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See Elective List below for Department approved electives. Some upper-division electives have prerequisites.
Elective List
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 2 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 4 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHIL 6 | Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge, World and Self | 3 |
| PHIL 21 | First Year Seminar: Becoming an Educated Person | 3 |
| PHIL 26 | History of Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 56 | Research Integrity | 1 |
| PHIL 60 | Deductive Logic I | 3 |
| PHIL 61 | Inductive Logic I | 3 |
| PHIL 101 | Ethics and Social Issues 1 | 3 |
| PHIL 102 | Professional and Public Service Ethics 1 | 3 |
| PHIL 103 | Business and Computer Ethics 1 | 3 |
| PHIL 104 | Bioethics 1 | 3 |
| PHIL 105 | Science and Human Values 1 | 3 |
| PHIL 106 | Philosophy of Medicine | 3 |
| PHIL 112 | History Of Ethics 1 | 3 |
| PHIL 115 | Philosophy of Literature and Film 1 | 3 |
| PHIL 117 | Existentialism 1 | 3 |
| PHIL 122 | Political Philosophy 1 | 3 |
| PHIL 123 | Philosophy and Feminism | 3 |
| PHIL 125 | Philosophy Of Science | 3 |
| PHIL 127 | History of Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 128 | History of Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 131 | Philosophy Of Religion 1 | 3 |
| PHIL 136 | Philosophy Of Art 1 | 3 |
| PHIL 145A | Chinese Philosophy 1 | 3 |
| PHIL 145B | Philosophies Of India 1 | 3 |
| PHIL 153 | Philosophy Of Mind | 3 |
| PHIL 154 | Philosophy Of Language | 3 |
| PHIL 155 | Philosophy Of Law | 3 |
| PHIL 156 | Philosophy of the Social Sciences | 3 |
| PHIL 160 | Deductive Logic II | 3 |
| PHIL 176 | Twentieth Century Anglo-American Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 180 | Knowledge and Understanding | 3 |
| PHIL 181 | Metaphysics | 3 |
| PHIL 182 | Ethical Theory | 3 |
| PHIL 183 | Rationality | 3 |
| PHIL 190 | Selected Philosophers | 3 |
| PHIL 192B | Topics in Bioethics | 3 |
| PHIL 192E | Topics in Epistemology | 3 |
| PHIL 192F | Topics in Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 192L | Topics in Philosophy Language | 3 |
| PHIL 192M | Topics in Philosophy of Mind | 3 |
| PHIL 192O | Topics in Contemporary Metaphysics | 3 |
| PHIL 192P | Topics in Social and Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 192R | Topics in Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| PHIL 192S | Topics in Philosophy of Science | 3 |
| PHIL 192T | Topics in Philosophy of Social Science | 3 |
| PHIL 195 | Philosophy Internship | 1 - 3 |
| PHIL 196 | Experimental Offerings in Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 199 | Special Problems | 1 - 3 |
| PHIL 299 | Special Problems | 1 - 3 |
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Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement.