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organized for economic, social and political purposes; with the manner in which natural resources are
utilized and developed and their uses; and with the relationships between these considerations and public
policy. Its sphere is the whole world. Students who wish to complete the minor in geography must
earn a grade of “C” or higher in all Geography courses.

CORE REQUIREMENTS (15 semester hours) Sem. Hrs.
GEOG 101 Elements of Geography I 3
GEOG 102 Elements of Geography II
3
GEOG Geography Electives 9
15
PHILOSOPHY MINOR

The philosophy curriculum is multicultural and promotes a critical understanding of the foundations of the
humanities and the natural sciences. A thematic and historical approach is used to study the
fundamental features of the universe (metaphysics), how one knows (epistemology), and how one
ought to live (ethics). GOVT 315 and GOVT 316 may be used as philosophy electives.

Students who wish to complete the minor in philosophy must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all
philosophy courses.

CORE REQUIREMENTS Sem. Hrs.
PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy 3
PHIL 103 Introduction to the Principles of Reasoning 3
PHIL Philosophy Electives 9
15
WOMEN’S STUDIES MINOR
The minor in Women’s Studies provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study and analysis of the
intersection of race, gender, and class. The program is designed to complement existing programs and the
academic mission of the university by providing students with a comprehensive educational experience
by developing their understanding of the contributions of women in diverse fields of human activity and
thought. It introduces students to the intellectual work, theories, concepts, and experiences of women
from multiple perspectives that transcend disciplinary boundaries. The required number of semester
hours for a minor in Women’s Studies is eighteen semester hours, which are to be chosen from the
required courses and the elective courses. A student’s program, based on the student’s interests, should
be designed in consultation with a Women’s Studies academic advisor. Students who wish to complete
the minor in Women’s Studies must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all Women’s Studies courses.

CORE REQUIREMENTS (12 semester hours) Sem. Hrs.
HIST 204 Black Women’s History 3
HIST 205 Introduction to Women’s Studies 3
GOVT 300 Women in Politics 3
HIST 350 Women in American Society 3
12

ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS (6 semester hours required) Sem. Hrs.

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