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- Academic Catalog 2018-2019
- Course Catalog
- Major Requirements
- Art History Major
- Comparative Literature Major
- Computer Science Major
- Creative Writing Major
- Entrepreneurship Major
- Environmental Studies Major
- Film Studies Major
- Fine Arts Major
- Gender, Sexuality and Society Major
- Global Communications Major
- History Major
- History, Law and Society Major
- International Business Administration Major
- International and Comparative Politics Major
- International Economics Major
- International Finance Major
- Journalism Major
- Management Major
- Management Information Systems Major
- Marketing Major
- Mathematics and Computer Science Major
- Middle East Pluralities Major
- Philosophy Major
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics Major
- Psychology Major
- Quantitative Environmental Science Major
- Minor Requirements
- Graduate Requirements
- Policies and Procedures
- Academic Catalog 2018-2019
- Course Catalog
- Major Requirements
- Art History Major
- Comparative Literature Major
- Computer Science Major
- Creative Writing Major
- Entrepreneurship Major
- Environmental Studies Major
- Film Studies Major
- Fine Arts Major
- Gender, Sexuality and Society Major
- Global Communications Major
- History Major
- History, Law and Society Major
- International Business Administration Major
- International and Comparative Politics Major
- International Economics Major
- International Finance Major
- Journalism Major
- Management Major
- Management Information Systems Major
- Marketing Major
- Mathematics and Computer Science Major
- Middle East Pluralities Major
- Philosophy Major
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics Major
- Psychology Major
- Quantitative Environmental Science Major
- Minor Requirements
- Graduate Requirements
- Policies and Procedures
Philosophy, Politics and Economics Major
Requirements: Philosophy, Politics and Economics Major
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS – 48 credits
(Minimum grade of “C-“ required in each course)
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | PREREQUISITES |
|---|---|---|
| EC/PL/PO3037 | Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives on Political Economy | [EC2010 or EC2020] + PO1011 + [PL2003 or PO2003] |
| PL/PO2003 | Political Philosophy | |
| PO1011 | Foundations of Modern Politics | |
| PO2015 or PO2031 |
Comparative Politics World Politics |
|
| EC2010 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
| EC2020 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| One course coded PL |
Philosophy
Select one course from the following list.
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | PREREQUISITES |
|---|---|---|
| PL/UB2015 | Philosophy & the City | |
| PL2041 | Environmental Ethics | |
| PL/PO2071 | The Critique of Political Economy: From Adam Smith to Karl Marx | |
| PL/PO3076 | Philosophical & Political Modernity: Kant, Hegel & Beyond | PO1011 or junior standing |
Politics
Select two courses from the following list.
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | PREREQUISITES |
|---|---|---|
|
Any two courses coded PO at the 2000 level or above; at least one must be at the 3000 level |
Economics
Select two courses from the following list.
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | PREREQUISITES |
|---|---|---|
|
Any course coded EC at or above the 3000 level or EC2030 |
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | PREREQUISITES |
|---|---|---|
| EN 2020 Writing & Criticism (minimum grade of "C") | Speaking the World: Writing & Criticism | EN1010 (minimum grade of "C") |
| FR 1200 (or above) (minimum grade of "C") | Speaking the World: Elementary French & Culture II | FR1100 (minimum grade of "C") |
| Courses coded Type GE100 or GE115 | Comparing Worlds | |
| Courses coded Type GE110 or GE115 | Mapping the World | |
| Courses coded GE110 or GE100 or GE115 | Comparing Worlds & Mapping the World | |
| Math courses coded GE120 | Modeling the World: Math | |
| Science courses coded GE130 | Modeling the World: Science | co- or prerequisite: GE120 math course |
FREE ELECTIVES
Any courses desired – must complete a total of 128 credit hours to graduate.
Honors
Students with an average GPA of 3.4 among their required courses for PPE are eligible for the PPE Honors Program, which involves writing a PPE senior thesis. Students who wish to pursue the Honors Program must consult with their advisor and the PPE program director at the beginning of their senior year.