Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Minor
An interdisciplinary minor that combines broad and rigorous training in Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics. Designed to foster informed debate about public policy in light of the dynamics and philosophical foundations of political economy.
Program Requirements
(18 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHL 131 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| or PHL 103 | Society and the Individual | |
| POL 201 | Political Thinking | 3 |
| or POL 241 | American Political System | |
| or POL 261 | Public Administration | |
| ECO 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| or ECO 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| PHL 310 | Special Topics | 3-4 |
| or PHL 312 | Contemporary Moral Problems | |
| or PHL 331 | Political Philosophy | |
| or PHL 335 | Philosophy of Law | |
| POL 303 | Modern Political Thought | 3 |
| or POL 365 | Decision-Making in Public Affairs | |
| or POL 411 | American Political Thought | |
| ECO 332 | Health Economics | 3 |
| or ECO 347 | Economic Development | |
| or ECO 356 | Poverty and Income Distribution | |
| or ECO 406 | Environmental Economics | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18-19 | |
Note: All minors require nine unique hours that are not used toward completion of other program requirements.