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 150	Moral IssuesLAA3	3
PHIL 350	Ethical Theory	3

Social/Political Theory — 3 Credits

Choose at least one of the following courses:

PHIL 355	Social and Political Philosophy	3
PHIL 360	Feminist Theories	3
	or
GNDR 350	Feminist Theories	3

Applied Philosophy — 3 Credits

Choose at least one of the following courses:

PHIL 311	Environmental Ethics	3
PHIL 365	Topics in Value Theory and Public Policy	3
PHIL 366	Philosophy 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 101	Development of Black IdentityLAH1LAMS	3
AFS 102	The Black Woman in America	3
AFS 240	Dynamics of Racism	3
ANT 314	Anthropology of Sex and Gender Diversity	3
ANT 317	Contemporary Native American Issues	3
ENST 100	Introduction to Environmental StudiesLAS1	3
ENST 205	Environment, Politics and Law	3
GNDR 101	Gender and SocietyLAB3LAMS	3
GNDR 240	Gender, Race, Class, and SexualityLAB3LAMS	3
	or
SOC 240	Gender, Race, Class, and SexualityLAB3LAMS	3
MAS 380	US Mexico Immigration	3
PHIL 250	Medical EthicsLAA3	3
PHIL 311	Environmental Ethics	3
PHIL 355	Social and Political Philosophy	3
PHIL 360	Feminist Theories	3
PHIL 365	Topics in Value Theory and Public Policy	3
PHIL 366	Philosophy of Law	3
PHIL 372	Philosophy of Race	3
PSCI 303	Public Policy in the United States	3
PSCI 306	Constitutional Law	3
PSCI 309	American Political Development	3
PSCI 331	Political Philosophy I	3
PSCI 332	Political Philosophy II	3
PSCI 335	American Political Thought	3
SOC 170	Social ProblemsLAB3	3
SOC 247	Social Deviance	3
SOC 444	Sociology of Law	3
SOC 448	Issues 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 and PHIL 495 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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