Philosophy and Law

Investigate the Questions and Challenges of Life

If you are not majoring in philosophy, the Philosophy and Law minor offers an interdisciplinary opportunity to study legal reasoning, philosophy of law, and political and social theory. This minor helps students develop skills in critical thinking, ethical analysis, and argumentation, making it an excellent complement to majors in the humanities, social sciences, and pre-law fields.

The Philosophy Department also periodically offers special topics and honors courses relevant to the Philosophy and Law minor. With departmental approval, these courses may be applied toward minor requirements, providing academic flexibility within the 20 semester hour program.

Eligibility

Students wishing to sign up for the minor should register their interest with the lead departmental advisor. A minimum 2.00 GPA is required for all courses in the minor, and courses must be taken for a grade, not credit/no credit. Students may only receive credit for one minor in the Department of Philosophy.

Courses and Curriculum

Below is a sample of courses in the Philosophy and Law minor:

• PHL 103 Introduction to Ethics
• PHL 273 Formal Logic
• PHL 335 Philosophy of Law
• PHL 373 Symbolic Logic
• PHL 376 Environmental Philosophy