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Critical Thinking Minor

18 credit hours

The minor in critical thinking is an interdisciplinary minor that combines a philosophical approach to logic and critical thinking with the application of those skills in an area of your interest. The minor combines theoretical and practical approaches to critical thinking that will enhance any degree. It requires 18 credit hours of coursework, nine core hours, and nine credit hours of electives.

Requirements

Two courses selected from the following options:

PHRL 34000Metaphysics

3
PHRL 34200Theories of Knowledge

3
PHRL 34400Philosophy of Science

3
PHRL 34600Philosophy of Religion

3
PHRL 34800Philosophy of Mind

3

PHRL 21000, PHRL 21001, or PHRL 21002; The course not selected to fulfill the requirement below may be used to meet this requirement.

One course selected from the following options:

PHRL 21000Logic

3
PHRL 21001Traditional Logic

3
PHRL 21002Symbolic Logic

3

Electives: Nine Credit Hours

Any 2.3 ILO course, including PHRL courses listed above. Students can also choose from the following courses.

ANT 10000Introduction to Anthropology

3
ARTH 11000Concepts in the Visual Arts

3
BSC 10000Concepts in Biology

4
CCJ 20000Criminology

3
SOC 10200Basic Concepts of Sociology

3

Some other ANT, ARTH, CSC, ECON, ENGL, GEO, HIST, MGMT, MTH, PHS, PHY, PSY, SOC, and other courses may be taken with permission of the dean of Humanities. 

Note: No duplication of coursework allowed.