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2013-2014 University Catalog

Political Philosophy Minor

Banner Code: PPHL

Phone: 703-993-1265

Faculty

Cherubin, De Nys, Harbour, Mandaville, Miller, Paden (director), Snyder-Hall

The minor provides students with an intensive study of political philosophy and political theory. Students take courses in the history of political philosophy; the moral evaluation of political institutions; the ethical, social, and political issues raised by globalization; and the conceptual foundations of democracy and human rights. Through this coursework, students are able to study this field from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives. They develop a deeper philosophical perspective on political institutions and have a solid foundation for further graduate study in philosophy, government, or policy studies.

This program of study is an interdisciplinary minor offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences .

For policies governing all minors, see Academic Policies .

Course Work

Students pursuing this minor must complete 15 credits of coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00.

Two core courses (6 credits) chosen from:

Three elective courses (9 credits)

Students choose electives from the courses below or above (if not used to meet the core requirement). Special topics courses and independent studies courses, when relevant, may also be used to fulfill elective credits with prior written approval of the director.

Total: 15 credits