Philosophy, Culture, and the Social Sciences, Minor
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Program Overview
As a minor in philosophy, culture, and the social sciences, you will learn how to think and communicate logically and consider how different perspectives affect social sciences and the culture we live in. You will learn how to sort through some of life’s greatest questions while improving your reasoning, analytic, and judgment skills. You will also improve your ability to develop and defend positions through effective written and oral communication. You will be able to persuade others, make informed judgments in difficult situations, and learn to detect mistakes in reasoning. You will learn how to write about complex subjects and learn how to process technical passages of text.
Minor Details
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Minor Requirements (18 Credits)
Each course may be used to satisfy only one requirement below.
- One of: Philosophy 3701 or 3702.
- One of: Philosophy 2101, 2501, or 2200 or any course 3000-level or above.
- Three courses selected as follows:
- At least one course in one of the following departments or programs: Africana Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Education, History, Political Science, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Women’s and Gender Studies.