Minor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics

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A minor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) is an excellent complement to majors such as Economics, Political Science, Law, Geography, Sociology, Criminology or Philosophy. This interdisciplinary program is ideal for students interested in careers in law, the social sciences, politics or business. The PPE minor provides a flexible way to explore the political, economic and philosophical dimensions of the world around us.

Required Courses

The PPE minor requires students to complete 21 credit hours (7 courses). Each course typically carries three (3) credits.

Core Courses (12–13 credits)

Students must complete the following core courses:

  • PHI 185: Model-Based Reasoning
  • PHI 342: Political Philosophy
  • ECO 405: Microeconomic Theory I or ECO 182: Introduction to Microeconomics
  • PSC 314: Public Policy Making or PSC 315: American Political Economy

Electives (6 credits)

Students must choose two elective courses from different departments. Options include:

  • PHI 162: Law, Morality, Authority
  • PHI 105: Contemporary Moral Problems
  • PHI 107: Introduction to Ethics
  • PHI 238: Philosophy of Law
  • PHI 322: Philosophy of Social Sciences
  • PHI 341: Social Philosophy
  • PHI 335: Contemporary Ethical Theory
  • PHI 438: Topics in Ethics

  • PSC 101: Introduction to American Politics
  • PSC 103: Introduction to Comparative Politics
  • PSC 328: International Political Economy
  • PSC 312: Urban Politics
  • PSC 314: Public Policy Making
  • PSC 315: American Political Economy
  • PSC 393: Game Theory and Politics
  • PSC 412: Comparative Political Institutions
  • PSC 430: Human Rights
  • PSC 470: Legal Political Theory

  • ECO 181: Introduction to Macroeconomics or ECO 407: Macroeconomic Theory I
  • ECO 203: Distributions of Income and Wealth
  • ECO 207: Economic Classics
  • ECO 209: Introduction to Urban Economics or ECO 421: Urban Economics
  • ECO 464: Public Economics
  • ECO 467: Game Theory

Capstone (3 credits)

  • PHI 485: Integrating Insights from Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

Total Credits Required for Minor: 21

Note: Minors must be completed in conjunction with a major, and all university degree requirements must be met. Students should consult with an academic advisor to determine how transfer or exam credits might be applied to general education, prerequisites, or major requirements.

Transfer Credit Policy

Transfer courses that are comparable to PPE requirements may count toward the minor, subject to the discretion of the program director.

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Undergraduate Admissions

Students interested in pursuing a PPE minor are encouraged to reach out to the program director for academic advice and guidance.