Philosophy Minor

Minor Requirements (28 units)

The Philosophy minor consists of 28 units of Philosophy courses of which at least 24 units must be upper division. The purpose of the Minor in Philosophy is to provide a general background in Philosophy. Philosophy minors can choose any set of upper division Philosophy classes, which can include courses in the areas of religious studies, law, human rights, social justice, philosophy of science, ethics, and the history of philosophy. Philosophy courses focus on writing and critical reasoning skills; therefore the Philosophy Minor fits well with any major. Prospective Philosophy minors should consult with a Philosophy department advisor or the chairperson to select courses.

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Other Undergraduate Degree Requirements

In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described throughout this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the second composition (ENGL 1002 ) requirement; the cultural groups/women requirement; the performing arts/activities requirement; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills Requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.