2012-14 Undergraduate Catalog
Philosophy
Faculty 
Sarah LaChance Adams, Assistant Professor
Philosophy Minor Requirements
24 total credits
At least 9 credits must be from 300 level or higher.
Introductory required courses (6 credits required):
Introduction To Philosophy -- 3.00 credits
Contemporary Moral Problems -- 3.00 credits
History of Philosophy required courses (6 credits required):
Enlightenment, Freedom and Alienation (19th Century Philosophy) -- 3.00 credits
The Self-Unconcealed (20th Century Philosophy) -- 3.00 credits
Introduction to Political Theory -- 3.00 credits
Non-Canonical Philosophy required courses (6 credits required):
The Philosophy of Children -- 3.00 credits
Teaching for Social Justice -- 3.00 credits
Philosophy of Love and Sex -- 3.00 credits
or
Philosophy of Love and Sex -- 3.00 credits
Feminist Theory and Action -- 3.00 credits
or
Feminist Theory and Action -- 3.00 credits
Philosophies of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Mothering -- 3.00 credits
or
Philosophies of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Mothering -- 3.00 credits
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or
First Nations Values and Spiritual Beliefs -- 3.00 credits
Political Theory required courses (3 credits required):
Theories of War and Peace -- 3.00 credits
Theories of Justice -- 3.00 credits
American Conservative Thought -- 3.00 credits
Theories of Human Rights -- 3.00 credits
Critical Thinking -- 3.00 credits
or
Critical Thinking -- 3.00 credits
Philosophy Elective required course (3 credits required): Choose any Philosophy 3 credit course
Program Description
The philosophy minor incorporates four components: a strong foundation in the history of philosophy, dialogue with non-canonical traditions, an emphasis on political theory, and the ability to apply theory to contemporary concerns.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and understand texts and discours
- Ability to effectively identify, evaluate, and formulate arguments
- Ability to develop, organize, and express ideas in a precise, clear, effective, and systematic manner in writing, discussion, and oral presentations
- Ability to recognize and appreciate multiple perspectives and limitations of each perspective
- A high degree of fluency with major philosophical traditions (and some non-canonical), figures, concepts, and methods.