Philosophy Minor

A philosophy minor can complement many different majors, and enhance your ability to write clearly and communicate effectively.

The philosophy minor is 18 hours, and requires “Philosophy: The Art of Thinking,” or "Justice and the Good Life," one course in the history of philosophy and four other courses of your choice.

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Top Program

Philosophy and religion majors score among the highest on the Law School Admissions Test and are often accepted to law schools at above average rates.

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Successful Grads

UNI has sent philosophy and religion majors to law schools at Harvard, The University of Iowa, Villanova, Washington University and Hamline University.

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Grad School Ready

Want to go to graduate school? Make sure you take logic classes with us, which can help you do well on graduate school admissions tests like the LSAT, GMAT, and GRE!

Find out more about Philosophy

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Contact us directly at:

Department of Philosophy & World Religions
University of Northern Iowa
Bartlett Hall 1089
Cedar Falls, IA 50614

Phone: (319) 273-6221
Email: susan.hill@uni.edu