Available Minors
Add depth to your WSU degree with one of three minors.
Ethics
An analysis of contemporary moral and social issues can expand your critical thinking and broaden your understanding of our complex global society.
18 credit hours, 15 of which must be from ethics courses within the School of Politics, Philosophy, & Public Affairs. Options include:
- PHIL 103: Introduction to Ethics
- PHIL 360: Business Ethics
- PHIL 365: Biomedical Ethics
- PHIL 370: Environmental Ethics
- PHIL 460: Ethical Theory
- PHIL 462: Women and Ethics
- PHIL 470: Philosophy of Law
- PHIL 472: Social and Political Philosophy
In accordance with University policy, 9 credits must be upper-division course work (300–400 level).
Philosophy
Adding a minor in philosophy to any WSU degree will deepen your understanding of the human thought process, societal development, and the value (or discount) of problems and achievements.
18 credit hours, at least 9 of which must be 300–400-level courses. Credit can also be earned through WSU-approved education abroad or exchange courses.
Beyond the required Formal Logic course (PHIL 201), you will work with your advisor to customize your curriculum. Typcially, all students begin with Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 101) or Introduction to Ethics (PHIL 103).
Political Science
Expand your understanding of the institutions, conventions, ideologies, and actors that propel governments around the world.
18 credit hours, at least 9 of which must be 300–400-level courses.
Three courses are required:
- POL S 101: American National Government
- POL S 102: Introduction to Comparative Politics
- POL S 103: International Politics
Up to three (3) credit hours for an internship (POL S 497) or Special Problems (POL S 499) may be applied to the minor.
Your Ethics and Philosophy Academic Advisor
Diane Scott
Johnson Tower 801
509-335-2545
scottdj@wsu.edu
My goal is to assist you in your academic career and support you through to graduation.
Make an appointment using my online Outlook calendar or send a request via email.
Your Political Science Academic Advisor
Keniahkiw “Kay Kay” Weso
Johnson Tower 801
509-335-1291
k.weso@wsu.edu