You can major or minor in applied philosophy, or minor in applied ethics. Or you can create an individualized program of study in consultation with your faculty adviser. Every effort will be made to meet your individual needs and interests. Because of the broad-based and interdisciplinary nature of philosophy, certain courses in religious studies, sociology and political science qualify toward the major or minor.

A major in applied philosophy consists of one 200-level ethics course; PHIL 301, 302, 303; and at least 21 semester hours from the following list: any other PHIL courses; RELI 200, 201, 220, 230, 270; SOCI 420; or POLS 333.

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A minor in applied philosophy consists of at least 15 semester hours in philosophy, including PHIL 100.

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A minor in applied ethics consists of 15 semester hours, including PHIL 100, PHIL 220, and nine semester hours from the following list: other philosophy ethics courses, RELI 270, RELI 410, or no more than three semester hours from PHIL 325, PHIL 333, or POLS 333. PHIL 490 or PHIL 491 may count toward a minor in applied ethics, provided the subject matter of the course is in the area of ethics. [You can receive either a minor in applied philosophy or a minor in applied ethics, not both.]

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