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Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy

Program Overview

College of Humanities and Social Sciences 

The Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy minor is designed for students who wish to explore the ethical and social/political significance of their lived experience, or to complement their major area of study through an interdisciplinary exploration of the relationship between theory and practice. Students in this minor begin with an introduction to theoretical and practical ethics and political theory before proceeding to more specialized courses that examine specific social, political, or ethical issues. All Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy minors are encouraged to meet with a minor advisor to develop a program of study that will meet their specific needs and interests.

Minor Requirements — 18 Credits

Ethical Foundations — 6 Credits

Take all of the following courses:
PHIL 150Moral IssuesLAA3

3
PHIL 350Ethical Theory

3

Social/Political Theory — 3 Credits

Choose at least one of the following courses:
PHIL 355Social and Political Philosophy

3
PHIL 360Feminist Theories

3
or
GNDR 350Feminist Theories

3

Applied Philosophy — 3 Credits

Choose at least one of the following courses:
PHIL 311Environmental Ethics

3
PHIL 365Topics in Value Theory and Public Policy

3
PHIL 366Philosophy of Law

3

Interdisciplinary Electives — 6 Credits

Choose additional courses from list this below to bring the total hours in the minor to 18 credits
AFS 101Development of Black IdentityLAH1LAMS

3
AFS 102The Black Woman in America

3
AFS 240Dynamics of Racism

3
ANT 314Anthropology of Sex and Gender Diversity

3
ANT 317Contemporary Native American Issues

3
ENST 100Introduction to Environmental StudiesLAS1

3
ENST 205Environment, Politics and Law

3
GNDR 101Gender and SocietyLAB3LAMS

3
GNDR 240Gender, Race, Class, and SexualityLAB3LAMS

3
or
SOC 240Gender, Race, Class, and SexualityLAB3LAMS

3
MAS 380US Mexico Immigration

3
MIND 286Value Issues in Political EconomyLAB1

3
PHIL 250Medical EthicsLAA3

3
PHIL 311Environmental Ethics

3
PHIL 355Social and Political Philosophy

3
PHIL 360Feminist Theories

3
PHIL 365Topics in Value Theory and Public Policy

3
PHIL 366Philosophy of Law

3
PHIL 372Philosophy of Race

3
PSCI 303Public Policy in the United States

3
PSCI 306Constitutional Law

3
PSCI 309American Political Development

3
PSCI 331Political Philosophy I

3
PSCI 332Political Philosophy II

3
PSCI 335American Political Thought

3
SOC 170Social ProblemsLAB3

3
SOC 247Social Deviance

3
SOC 444Sociology of Law

3
SOC 448Issues in Social Policy

3

Program Notes

Notes on Electives:

  • Students may elect to take two or more courses listed under Social/Political Theory and Applied Philosophy. In that case, no interdisciplinary coursework is needed.
  • PHIL 365 is a variable title course and may be repeated for credit under different subtitles. Each specific subtitle counts separately for credit toward the minor.

Other Notes:

  • Specific sections of PHIL 225, PHIL 300, PHIL 422, PHIL 492, PHIL 495 and MIND 288 may be used as electives with the minor advisor's approval (a substitution form is required). Students should consult with their minor advisor before registering.
  • A maximum of 12 credit hours may be shared between a major and minor.

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