Philosophy Minor

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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to earn minor: 18

GPA requirements to earn minor: Students graduating with a minor in a CLAS field must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in the courses in the minor field that are credited toward completion of the minor.

Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward minor: Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in the courses in the minor field that are credited toward the minor.

Other requirements: A minimum of 9 credit hours must be completed at the University of Maine.

Contact Information: Derek Michaud, Chair, Department of Philosophy, 109 The Maples, (207) 581-3890, derek.a.michaud@maine.edu

Philosophy minors must take at least 18 credits in Philosophy. At least 9 of those credits must be taken at the University of Maine. At least 6 credits must be taken at the 300 level or higher.

Courses:

PHI 201 - Practicing Philosophy
1 course (3 credits) in the History of Philosophy from this list:

PHI 210 - Classical Greek & Roman Philosophy Credits: 3

PHI 214 - Continental Philosophy Credits: 3

PHI 221 - Classical Chinese Philosophy Credits: 3

PHI 287 - Classical Indian Philosophy Credits: 3

PHI 310 - History of Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy Credits: 3

PHI 312 - History of Modern Philosophy Credits: 3

PHI 315 - 19th Century Philosophy Credits: 3

PHI 317 - Phenomenology Credits: 3

PHI 404 - Pragmatism, Democracy, and Education Credits: 3

4 additional courses (12 credits) in Philosophy
At least 6 credits taken at 300 level or higher
At least 9 credits taken at the University of Maine
Minimum GPA in the minor of C (2.0)