Minor in PPE
Connect philosophy, data and intelligent systems
A minor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, often called PPE, helps you understand how ideas, power and markets shape society. Whether you are studying economics, political science, business, sociology, geography, law or another field, PPE strengthens your ability to analyze public problems from multiple perspectives.
It pairs well with many majors and adds depth to your academic experience.
Complex social challenges rarely belong to one discipline. PPE brings together philosophy, political science and economics so you can connect ethical reasoning, policy analysis and economic thinking.
With a PPE minor, you will:
- understand how economic and political models shape decisions
- evaluate questions of justice and fairness in public policy
- analyze how institutions influence social and economic outcomes
- integrate evidence, theory and ethical reasoning
- communicate across disciplinary boundaries
- strengthen preparation for law school, public service or graduate study
Students often combine PPE with majors such as economics, political science, sociology, geography, criminology, philosophy and pre-law tracks.
The PPE minor requires 21 credits and brings together philosophy, political science and economics.
You will complete foundational coursework in political philosophy, economic reasoning and public policy, then choose electives across departments to explore how values, institutions and markets shape real world outcomes. The minor concludes with an integrative capstone that brings these perspectives together.
This structure gives you both shared core tools and the flexibility to focus on topics that align with your interests.
For full and current course requirements, approved electives and academic policies, consult the official catalog.
Upon successful completion of the minor, you will be able to:
- use and evaluate models in the social sciences
- assess the limits of economic and political explanations
- analyze how justice and normative values shape policy decisions
- weigh empirical evidence alongside ethical reasoning
- synthesize ideas from multiple disciplines in writing and presentations
- work productively in intellectually diverse groups
These skills complement your major and prepare you for leadership roles in law, government, business, nonprofit work and graduate study.
If you want to better understand how values, institutions and markets interact while keeping your major flexible, a PPE minor is a strong addition. Talk with an advisor about how it can fit into your academic plan.
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