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The Minor in Philosophy

All minor programs must be approved by the Professor Tamar Rudavsky, Director of Undergraduate Studies (Room 376, University Hall, 292-2247). Consultation concerning the minor should be sought at least one year prior to the student's projected date of graduation. The minimal requirements for a minor in Philosophy are:
  1. At least 20 credit hours in Philosophy courses numbered 200 or above (see Course Descriptions).
  2. At least ten of those credit hours must be in Philosophy courses numbered 300 or above (see Course Descriptions).
  3. At least five of those credit hours must be in Philosophy courses numbered 400 or above (see Course Descriptions).
  4. No more than five credit hours of Philosophy 693 coursework may be applied to the minor.
  5. A minimum of 10 credit hours of a student's minor program must be completed at Ohio State.
  6. Philosophy 367 & 597 do not count towards your minor program, although they may be used for GEC purposes.

Some students will want a minor in Philosophy to complement their major; others will want to follow some topic in Philosophy unrelated to their major. In either case, the Director of Undergraduate Studies will help design a minor program that is sensitive to the individual student's goals.