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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.

Requirements

Three courses from the following options, one of which must be a Logic course and one of which must be a 30000-level course

PHRL 21000Logic

3
PHRL 21001Traditional Logic

3
PHRL 21002Symbolic Logic

3
PHRL 34000Metaphysics

3
PHRL 34200Theories of Knowledge

3
PHRL 34400Philosophy of Science

3
PHRL 34600Philosophy of Religion

3
PHRL 34800Philosophy of Mind

3

Electives (9 credit hours)

Any of the 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 accepted.

No duplication of coursework allowed.