Minor Requirements

The minor in philosophy consists of six courses. A coherent program for each student's minor is designed in accordance with program guidelines and in consultation with a member of the philosophy faculty who is chosen or appointed as the student's departmental advisor for the minor. The minor may include one first-year seminar.

Courses Taken Outside of Bates

Contact the department for information.

Pass/Fail

Pass/Fail grading may be elected for only one course applied toward the minor.

Restricted Declarations

Students who have declared the Philosophy minor may not declare the following:

• Philosophy major
• Philosophy (C042) GEC

Other Considerations

The minor may include up to two Short Term courses in Philosophy.