Philosophy & Bioethics Minor

Requirements for the Minor

For the interdisciplinary minor in Philosophy & Bioethics, a student must complete six courses. A minimum of four must be taught by the Department of Philosophy; up to two can be approved courses taught in other departments. Philosophy courses that count toward the minor include the two required Core courses in philosophy; Ethical Theory (PHIL 3202); any philosophy course that intersects significantly with bioethical issues; and up to one course in the philosophy of science. Philosophy of science courses, as well as those taught outside the Philosophy Department, must be approved by the Bioethics Minor Coordinator. Finally, at least two of the philosophy courses taken for the minor must be at the 3000-level or above. A list of the current semester’s courses that meet one or more of these requirements is available on the Bioethics Minor Courses page.