Philosophy (Minor)

Overview

The Philosophy minor is offered through Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts.

Students are introduced to philosophical traditions, approaches, questions, and ways of thinking. Learn more about the Philosophy program.

Curriculum

The minor in Philosophy requires completion of a minimum of 18 credits, outlined as follows:

  • LPHI 2010 Philosophy 1: Ancient (3–4 credits)
  • LPHI 2020 Philosophy 2: Modern (3–4 credits)
  • 3 additional philosophy courses. All must be 3000 level or higher. Only one can be a cross-listed course or another course taken outside the concentration; this course must be approved by the chair. (12 credits)

Total credits: 18–20

Students must receive a grade of C or better in all courses to fulfill the minor. See the university course catalog for fall 2026 philosophy courses that fulfill these requirements.

Eligibility

Minors are available to undergraduate students across The New School. Please meet with your Student Success advisor to discuss how a minor will fit in with your overall degree requirements. If you have additional questions about requirements for the Philosophy minor that cannot be answered by your Student Success advisor, please consult Alice Crary, Philosophy Director of Undergraduate Studies and Departmental Faculty Advisor, at crarya@newschool.edu.

How to Declare or Change a Minor

General guidelines for declaring a minor are available here. Current students can declare or change a minor by logging in to my.newschool.edu, clicking on the Academics tab, and then clicking on the link to Major/Minor Declarations. 

Take the Next Step

Contact your Student Success advisor to discuss how a minor will fit with your degree requirements.

Declare or change a minor on my.newschool.edu in the Academics tab. 

Take The Next Step

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