Philosophy ,Minor
Epistemology, Knowledge, Lawyer, Metaphysics, argumentation, ethics, law, logic, politics
Foster your spirit of curiosity. Reading comprehension, combined with logical reasoning and writing skills, can prepare you to be a well-informed citizen ready for the workplace.
In the minor program in philosophy, you gain an understanding of philosophical inquiry and method. The program offers you an introduction to central themes in the history of philosophy and in the current literature. You have the opportunity to sharpen your critical reasoning skills while addressing profound questions regarding the nature of:
- existence
- knowledge
- law
- morality
- politics
- science
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe or Online
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor in philosophy consists of 15 credit hours, of which at least nine must be upper division. At least six upper-division credit hours must be in courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Each course must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher. |
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Students choose courses from the philosophical subdiscipline lists, with no more than two courses from any single track. Available subdisciplines are epistemology, ethics and political philosophy, history of philosophy, logic and metaphysics. Courses in the "other" list cover multiple subdisciplines and students may apply these courses within the minor without limit. Students should consult with an academic advisor in the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies about a proposed selection of courses before enrolling.
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Epistemology Ethics and Political Philosophy History of Philosophy Logic Metaphysics Other
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Epistemology Ethics and Political Philosophy History of Philosophy Logic Metaphysics Other
9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Not all courses for this program are available every term or available in both on-campus and online formats. Students should consult the class schedule prior to each term to confirm course availability.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA in philosophy; BA in philosophy (morality, politics and law); BA in philosophy (science, nature and mind)
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.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors. A minor in philosophy is beneficial in a wide variety of careers in fields that value analytical and reasoning skills and strong communication and writing skills. Graduates often pursue careers in business, law, politics, medicine and education.
Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch
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COOR 4591
SHPRSadvising@asu.edu
480-965-8364
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