Program Overview
The Critical Thinking and Theory Minor equips students with strong critical thinking and writing skills through two tracks: Rhetoric, Logic and Critical Thinking, and Cultural Theory. The program emphasizes critical examination of issues, leading to reasoned judgments based on critical evaluation. Mastering these skills prepares graduates for success in higher education and the professional world, where employers value critical thinking, clear communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Program Outline
Critical Thinking and Theory Minor
Degree Overview:
This minor equips students with strong critical thinking and writing skills, offering two tracks for specialization: Rhetoric, Logic and Critical Thinking and Cultural Theory.
The program emphasizes critical examination of issues, leading to reasoned judgments based on critical evaluation. Mastering these skills prepares graduates for success in higher education and the professional world, where employers value critical thinking, clear communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Outline:
- Requirements: 18 credits total, including 6 core credits and 12 credits chosen from one of the two tracks.
- Core Credits (6 credits):
- HUM 210: Studies in Criticism and Theory (3 credits)
- ORFCO 225: Interdisciplinary Communication (3 credits)
- OR PHL 222: Critical Thinking (3 credits)
- OR PHL 231: Logic (3 credits)
- Cultural Theory Track (12 credits):
- Choose 12 credits from the following courses:
- ANT 220: Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
- FLM 380: Film Theory and Criticism (3 credits)
- HUM 210: Studies in Criticism and Theory (3 credits)
- LIT 381: Literary Theory (3 credits)
- MAT 107: History of Codes and Ciphers (3 credits)
- PHL 238: Race, Gender, and Sexuality (cross-listed as WGS 238) (3 credits)
- PHL 321: Philosophy and Knowledge (3 credits)
- REL 265: World Religions (3 credits)
- REL 271: Religious Traditions and Culture (3 credits)
- Rhetoric Track (12 credits):
- Choose 12 credits from the following courses:
- CM 206: Communication Theory (3 credits)
- CM 211: Mass Communication (3 credits)
- CM 327: Persuasion (3 credits)
- PHL 222: Critical Thinking (3 credits)
Other:
- The minor aims to equip students with the ability to carefully examine issues and make reasoned judgments based on critical evaluation.
- This program focuses on developing skills highly valued by employers, including critical thinking, clear communication, and problem-solving.
