Philosophy ,Minor
Applied Ethics, Environmentalism, Good, Interdisciplinary, Knowledge, Medical Ethics
Are you interested in questions about the human condition and the meaning of life? Develop your own arguments and perspectives on these issues while exploring the role that philosophy plays in contemporary society.
Through the minor program in philosophy, you gain an understanding of central philosophical issues, problems and ideas; a capacity for critical thinking and analytic reasoning; and the ability to present your positions effectively through oral and written communication.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: West Valley
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor in philosophy consists of 18 credit hours of coursework, of which 12 hours must be upper division. A minimum of 6 upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better. |
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6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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A maximum of six credit hours of PHI/REL 484 and/or PHI/REL 499 may be applied to the minor.
12 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA in philosophy
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
Graduates who have completed the minor in philosophy have critical thinking and strong communication skills essential to success in health care, law, public service, journalism, business and education. This minor program is ideal preparation for a wide variety of careers, including:
- entrepreneur
- intelligence analyst
- lawyer
- medical professional
- minister
- paralegal
- politician
- real estate agent
- teacher or professor
- writer
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