Minor in Philosophy

Our students become deft critical thinkers who can employ logic and the theory of knowledge to develop analytic reasoning and creative skills, and they enjoy careers in nonprofits, law, medicine, business and academia.

The minor in philosophy is offered to students interested in exploring logic, the use of language, and the theory of knowledge to develop analytic, logical reasoning and creative skills. The program establishes valuable and in-demand skills, preparing students with the critical-thinking expertise needed for the modern workforce.

  • Analyze moral, social and political issues of the day
  • Learn to question, challenge and investigate general assumptions
  • Complement your undergraduate studies with a minor

Explore our Center for Values and Social Policy, a nonpartisan, campuswide resource for research, teaching and public outreach

Be a part of our Rocky Mountain Ethics Congress (RoME), a four-day international conference held at CU Boulder

Connect with renowned scholars and professionals at our Distinguished Speaker Series, hosted by the interdisciplinary Committee on the History and Philosophy of Science

Be successful.

A minor in philosophy provides students with marketable skills that enable them to read critically, think analytically and communicate clearly, preparing them for a variety of careers.

 

Broaden your employment possibilities with additional knowledge and skills gained from a minor

 

Public policy professional, business development manager, systems analyst, technical writer and marketing manager are common job opportunities for students

 

Work in nonprofit organizations, law, medicine, business or academia

Academic Plan & Requirements

To earn a minor in philosophy, students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours in philosophy courses. The minor is open to all undergraduate students at CU Boulder, regardless of college or school.

Minor topics include:

  • Logic
  • History of philosophy
  • Values
  • Metaphysics/epistemology

Community & Involvement

Philosophy majors have many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.

Be inspired.

The philosophy department has an extensive list of alumni who have worked in a variety of fields across the globe.

Some alumni of the program include:

Eileen Sherman

University of California, Berkeley School of Law, Class of 2018

Kendy Hess

Brake Smith Associate Professor of Social Philosophy and Ethics, College of the Holy Cross

Marshall McStraw

Cornell University Law School, Class of 2018

David Arcara

Co-founder, Laconia Capital Group

Lynn Lannin

Vice president of professional services at Vertiba, a Salesforce.com consulting firm

Josh Lannin

Senior director of product management for Workday, a cloud application software provider for HR and finance

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