Philosophy Minor

The philosophy minor allows you to understand, analyze and evaluate ideas, making it helpful in any career.

The content of philosophy courses at Shippensburg University is primarily related to Western philosophers and thinkers.

Since philosophy teaches you how to understand, analyze and evaluate ideas, it is helpful in any career. Some of Ship's students use the minor in philosophy as a stepping-stone to graduate programs in philosophy. Those students hope to teach philosophy at the university level.

The most common technique taught at Shippensburg University is the analysis and evaluation of concepts and theories. Our faculty encourage your interests in, and enthusiasm for, intellectual endeavors and wisdom.