Effective Fall 2019
Exclusions:A minor in Philosophy is not open to students with a major in Philosophy.
Advising
PLEASE NOTE: The History of Philosophy 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, required courses, and electives.
Prerequisites
Any 100- or 200-level course other than PHIL 180, 201, 296 (logic courses) 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 HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY (Effective Fall 2012):
- Either PHIL 345, 361, 366, 367 or 383
- PHIL 288 (W18), 289 (W18), 388, or 389
- One additional course from: PHIL 288 (W18), 289 (W18), 323 (W18), 386 (W18), 388, 389, 391 (F18), 392 (F18), 393 (F18), 405, 406, 458, 460, 461, 462, 464
- One additional course from "iii" expanded to include: PHIL 371, 385, 433, 463, 466, 467, 474, 492
Residency
At least nine credits, including the required 400-level course, must be taken in residence.
History of Philosophy (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 HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY (Effective Fall 2012):
- Either PHIL 345, 361, 366, 367 or 383
- PHIL 288 (W18), 289 (W18), 388, or 389
- One additional course from: PHIL 288 (W18), 289 (W18), 323 (W18), 386 (W18), 388, 389, 391 (F18), 392 (F18), 393 (F18), 405, 406, 458, 460, 461, 462, 464
- One additional course from "iii" expanded to include: PHIL 371, 385, 433, 463, 466, 467, 474, 492
Residency
At least nine credits, including the required 400-level course, must be taken in residence.
