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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

Political Philosophy Minor


Banner Code: PPHL

College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences  
Department: Philosophy  

Faculty

Cherubin, De Nys, Mandaville, Miller (director)

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

For policies governing all minors, see the Undergraduate Policies  section of this catalog.

Minor Requirements


Students pursuing this minor must complete 15 credits of coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00. Eight credits of course work must be unique to the minor.

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