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Description of the Philosophy Program 2008-2009

Course lists from previous catalogs are available at the Registration Services Catalog page.

Philosophy Minor

A minimum of 18 credits is required, including the following:
PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy 3 cr
PHIL 201 Logic 3 cr
PHIL 335 Ethics 3 cr
One of the following:
PHIL 345 Philosophy of Religion 3 cr
PHIL 355 Philosophy of Science 3 cr
One of the following:
POLS 309 Political Theory I–Ancient to Early Modern 3 cr
POLS 310 Political Theory II–Late Modern and Contemporary 3 cr
One of the following:
COTH 470 Philosophy and Theory of Communication 3 cr
ENG 371 Literary Theory and Criticism 3 cr
ENVS 410 Environmental Ethics 3 cr
SOC 380 Race, Class, and Gender 3 cr


  • Administrative Assistant: 
    Jennifer Frank
    970.943.2025
    jefrank@western.edu
  • Department Chair:
    Frank Venturo
    970.943.2158
    fventuro@western.edu
  • Address:
    Philosophy Program
    Western State College of Colorado
    Gunnison, CO 81231