Effective Fall 2019
Exclusions:A minor in Philosophy is not open to students with a major in Philosophy.
Advising
PLEASE NOTE: The Epistemology and Philosophy of Science Minor has been discontinued as of Winter 2020.
Students wishing to pursue a minor in Philosophy must develop a specific plan for its completion in consultation with the department's designated advisor. Appointments are scheduled through the on-line scheduling system available on the department's web page: http://lsa.umich.edu/philosophy/undergraduates/advisor-appointments.html
Grade Policies
No course will count toward the minor unless the student receives a grade of C- or better. This includes all courses including prerequisites and required courses, and electives.
Prerequisites
Any 100- or 200-level course other than PHIL 180, 201, 296 (logic courses) and PHIL 288, 289.
Requirements
COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PHILOSOPHY ACADEMIC MINORS:
- At least one course at the 400-level, other than formal methods (PHIL 413, 414)
- A minimum of 15 credits of Philosophy, at least 9 of which (including the required 400-level course) must be taken in residence.
- No course will count toward the minor unless the student receives a grade of C- or better.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR EPISTEMOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE:
- One course in Formal Methods: PHIL 296, 303, 305, 413, or 414
- PHIL 345, 381, or 383
- Two other courses from: PHIL 320, 322, 323 (W18), 381, 383, 384 (W18), 420, 422, 423, 424, 425, 427, 443, 477. At least one course taken to satisfy the minor must be at the 400-level, other than formal methods (PHIL 413, 414)
Residency
At least nine credits, including the required 400-level course, must be taken in residence.
Epistemology and Philosophy of Science (Minor) (Fall 2012 - Summer 2019)
Effective Fall 2012
Exclusions:A minor in Philosophy is not open to students with a major in Philosophy.
Advising
Students wishing to pursue a minor in Philosophy must develop a specific plan for its completion in consultation with the department's designated advisor. Appointments are scheduled through the on-line scheduling system available on the department's web page: http://lsa.umich.edu/philosophy/undergraduates/advisor-appointments.html
Grade Policies
No course will count toward the minor unless the student receives a grade of C- or better.
Prerequisites
Any 100- or 200-level course other than PHIL 180, 201, 296 (logic courses).
Requirements
COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PHILOSOPHY ACADEMIC MINORS:
- At least one course at the 400-level, other than formal methods (PHIL 413, 414)
- A minimum of 15 credits of Philosophy, at least 9 of which (including the required 400-level course) must be taken in residence.
- No course will count toward the minor unless the student receives a grade of C- or better.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR EPISTEMOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE:
- One course in Formal Methods: PHIL 296, 303, 305, 413, or 414
- PHIL 345, 381, or 383
- Two other courses from: PHIL 320, 322, 323 (W18), 381, 383, 384 (W18), 420, 422, 423, 424, 425, 427, 443, 477. At least one course taken to satisfy the minor must be at the 400-level, other than formal methods (PHIL 413, 414)
Residency
At least nine credits, including the required 400-level course, must be taken in residence.
