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Philosophy Minor MIN

Degree Type: Minor

Required Courses		Credit Hours
Required Courses
PHIL 203	Ancient Through Medieval	3
PHIL 204	Modern Philosophy	3
Electives: Choose three credits
PHIL 216	Introduction to Ethics	3
PHIL 217	Introduction to Logic	3
Elelctives: Choose nine credits
PHIL 305	Feminist and Gender Theory	3
PHIL 320	Biomedical Ethics	3
RELG 325	Eastern Religions	3
RELG 326	Western Religions	3

Why Choose the Philosophy Minor?

Philosophy is the basis of any discipline, whether it is science, math, medicine, literature, legal studies, history or technology. As a result, philosophy allows students the opportunity to discover the intellectual history and cultural context to any area of study. In addition, the minor allows students to develop writing and critical thinking skills that are essential to job placement and advancement.

Admission Requirements

This philosophy minor is open to any student admitted to Ferris State and pursuing a baccalaureate degree. The minor is designed to complement any Ferris major program.

Graduation Requirements

An academic minor may only be awarded upon completion of a baccalaureate degree at Ferris State. This minor requires a minimum of 18 credits with a minimum 2.0 grade average in these courses.

Also, 50 percent of the credits for a minor must be taught by Ferris State University.

More Information

Advisor: Dr. John Gray
Campus Address: JOH 110
Phone: 231-591-3515
Email: grayj14@ferris.edu