Coronavirus information

Visit the UA coronavirus information website to learn how the University of Alaska is responding to the novel coronavirus/COVID-19 situation and find links to communications, policy guidance and resources.

Minor in Philosophy

The minor in Philosophy is designed for students who are interested in philosophy but pursuing another degree, and for students majoring in a discipline that is complemented by the study of philosophy, such as History, Justice, English, Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Mathematics, Political Science or the natural sciences.

Declare Your Minor

Students majoring in another subject who wish to minor in philosophy must complete the following requirements.

Ways of Knowing:
Complete one of the following:3
PHIL A101
Introduction to Logic
PHIL A201
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL A301
Ethics
Foundations of Philsophy
PHIL A211Ancient and Medieval Philosophy3
PHIL A212Early Modern Philosophy3
Upper Division Electives
Choose any three upper division Philosophy courses.9
Total18

A total of 18 credits is required for the minor, 9 of which must be upper division.