2025-2026 Undergraduate General Catalog

Political Philosophy Minor

18 credit hours

These courses emphasize classic writings that focus upon the meaning and importance of justice and the relationship between a fulfilling, ethical human life and the political state. This minor normally can be fulfilled in one of two ways:

Track 1: Classical Political Philosophy:18 credit hours

GREK 1101Elementary Greek I

3

GREK 1102Elementary Greek II

3

GOVT 3500The Quest for Justice

3

GOVT 4500Political Philosophy

3

PHIL 2310Ancient and Medieval Philosophies

3

PHIL 2320Modern Western Philosophy

3

Track 2: Political Philosophy: 18 credit hours

GOVT 3500The Quest for Justice

3

GOVT 2500Theories of American Democracy

3

GOVT 4500Political Philosophy

3

PHIL 2310Ancient and Medieval Philosophies

3

PHIL 2320Modern Western Philosophy

3

 

PHIL 2250Global Ethics

3

OR

PHIL 2230Ethics in America

3