This information is part of the Colgate University catalog, 2025-26.


Minor Requirements

A minor in philosophy consists of five courses in philosophy. The structure of the minor can be specially designed in consultation with a student's adviser in philosophy, or it can have the basic structure outlined below.

Introductory Course

One of the following:

Major Figures Elective

Courses fulfilling this requirement have an attribute of PHMF in the course offerings.

Two Electives

  • Two PHIL courses at any level

400-level Seminar

  • One 400-level PHIL course

Philosophy Department

For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the  catalog page.