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Moral and Political Philosophy

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Effective Winter 2022

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: www.lsa.umich.edu/philosophy/undergraduate/advisorappointments

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

None

Requirements

Minimum Credits: 15

COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PHILOSOPHY ACADEMIC MINORS:

Any 100- or 200-level course other than PHIL 180, 183 (if elected after FA20), 201, 296 (logic courses).
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 Moral and Political Philosophy:

One of PHIL 361 or 366 or 367 or PPE 300
Three additional courses from: PHIL 353 (W18), 355, 356, 359, 361, 366, 367 (W18), 369, 384 (W18), 385, 429, 430, 431, 433, 441 (F18), 442, 443, 444 (W18), 446 (W18), 485 (one of which must be at the 400-level), PPE 300 (W18)

Residency

At least nine credits, including the required 400-level course, must be taken in residence.

Moral and Political Philosophy (Minor) (Fall 2019 - Fall 2021)

Effective Fall 2019

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: www.lsa.umich.edu/philosophy/undergraduate/advisorappointments

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, 183 (if elected after FA20), 201, 296 (logic courses) 288, 289.

Requirements

Minimum Credits: 15

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 Moral and Political Philosophy:

One of PHIL 361 or 366 or 367 or PPE 300
Three additional courses from: PHIL 353 (W18), 355, 356, 359, 361, 366, 367 (W18), 369, 384 (W18), 385, 429, 430, 431, 433, 441 (F18), 442, 443, 444 (W18), 446 (W18), 485 (one of which must be at the 400-level), PPE 300 (W18)

Residency

At least nine credits, including the required 400-level course, must be taken in residence.

Moral and Political 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: www.lsa.umich.edu/philosophy/undergraduate/advisorappointments

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, 183 (if elected after FA20), 201, 296 (logic courses).

Requirements

Minimum Credits: 15

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 Moral and Political Philosophy:

One of PHIL 361 or 366 or 367 or PPE 300
Three additional courses from: PHIL 353 (W18), 355, 356, 359, 361, 366, 367 (W18), 369, 384 (W18), 385, 429, 430, 431, 433, 441 (F18), 442, 443, 444 (W18), 446 (W18), 485 (one of which must be at the 400-level), PPE 300 (W18)

Residency

At least nine credits, including the required 400-level course, must be taken in residence.