Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), BA

36 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) is an interdisciplinary program designed to equip students with the critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills necessary to understand and address complex societal challenges. Drawing on the strengths of three foundational disciplines, the PPE major prepares graduates for impactful careers in law, public service, business, policy analysis, and beyond.

Requirements

Major Coursework

18 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

ECON 23020 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hour: 3
ECON 23030 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hour: 3
PHRL 21001 - Traditional Logic Credit Hour: 3
PHRL 21200 - Ethics & Human Action Credit Hour: 3
PS 20000 - Methods for Political Science Credit Hour: 3
PS 30000 - Comparative Analysis Credit Hour: 3

Elective Coursework

15 credit hours from the following options:

ECON 33025 - Money and Banking Credit Hour: 3
ECON 33031 - International Economics Credit Hour: 3
MGMT 38900 - Game Theory Credit Hour: 3
PHRL 20400 - Women, Religion, and Violence Credit Hour: 3
PHRL 20800 - Christianity and Politics Credit Hour: 3
PHRL 30000 - The Natural Law Credit Hour: 3
PHRL 30200 - Political Philosophy Credit Hour: 3
PHRL 30400 - Philosophy of Law Credit Hour: 3
PHRL 34000 - Truth, Reality, & Virtual Reality Credit Hour: 3
PHRL 34300 - Free Will Credit Hour: 3
PS 31000 - Congress, the Presidency, and the Party System Credit Hour: 3
PS 31200 - Law, Politics, and the Courts Credit Hour: 3
PS 33050 - Political Economy Credit Hour: 3
PS 33500 - Public Administration Credit Hour: 3
PS 38200 - American Foreign Policy Credit Hour: 3
PS 38500 - Politics and Culture Credit Hour: 3
Special Topics or other ECON, PHRL, and PS 30000-level courses may be substituted with department head approval.

Culminating Experience Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following option:

CAH 44444 - Internship Credit Hour: 1-6

Notes:

Also required is MTH 14100 to fulfill GE-Math requirement.

No duplication of coursework is permitted within the program.