UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG - UMUC Europe

ACHEloR’s dEgREEs
Minor in Philosophy
The philosophy minor complements the skills students
gain in their major disciplines by providing a study of the
relationships between personal opinions and real-world issues
faced by as members of a pluralistic, open society.
objectives
The student who graduates with a minor in philosophy will be
able to
G Demonstrate practical skills in critical thinking.
G Apply analytic skills to academic areas or real-life or
professional activities.
G Explain the relationship between thought, belief, and
action as an individual and as a member of society.
G Demonstrate familiarity with the history of philosophy
and selected areas of philosophy.
Requirements for the Philosophy minor
A minor in philosophy requires the completion of 15 credits
in philosophy (any PHIL course). Students are strongly
recommended to take PHIL 140 and a course in critical
thinking or logic (PHIL 110 or 170), if they have not already
applied the courses toward other degree requirements.
At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses
(numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.
For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor’s degree,
students should refer to their major and pp. 66-68.
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