Philosophy, Minor
Philosophy encourages you to critically examine what passes as "common knowledge," formulate well-reasoned positions on important issues, and express your ideas clearly and carefully. The Philosophy program at SRU fosters excellence in reading, writing, critical thinking, and ethical deliberation. SRU philosophy students have won more top awards at the annual statewide Association for Philosophy and Religious Studies (IAPRS) than any other university within the PA State System of Higher Education.
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GPA Requirement
Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher
Minor Requirements
- Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU
- A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
- A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Select six of the following: | 18 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Formal Logic | ||
| Ethics | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Philosophy in Literature | ||
| American Philosophy | ||
| Philosophy of Human Existence | ||
| Philosophy of Art | ||
| Symbolic Logic | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Medical/Health Care Ethics | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
| Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| Philosophy of Law and Justice | ||
| Philosophy of Gender and Sex | ||
| Ethics, Technology, and the Future | ||
| Philosophy of Religion | ||
| Asian Philosophy | ||
| Philosophy of Natural Science | ||
| Philosophy of Mind | ||
| Ancient Western Philosophy | ||
| Modern Western Philosophy | ||
| Modern Authors and Issues | ||
| Existentialism and Phenomenology | ||
| Independent Study (one or more supervised papers on an important philosophical theme) | ||
PHIL XXX | PHIL Course 1 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Students may select from Experimental courses PHIL 190, PHIL 290, PHIL 390; Workshops PHIL 195, PHIL 295, PHIL 395, PHIL 495; Selected topics PHIL 198, PHIL 298, PHIL 398, PHIL 498.
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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MINOR IN PHILOSOPHY (60A)
This program is effective as of Fall 2020.
Revised 07.10.20
UCC 03.24.20