The Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PP&E) major offers an innovative curriculum for students drawn to interdisciplinary approaches and diverse frameworks for understanding social phenomenon.

PP&E majors take a shared set of Core courses, then choose from three specializations:

Admission Requirements

Transfer Equivalencies

Politics and Philosophy Specialization

The Politics and Philosophy specialization provides an in-depth study of political theory, political and social interactions, relations between states and capital and the history of relationships between governments and citizens. The specialization aims to develop skills needed for an informed and effective citizenship.

Economics Specialization

The Economics specialization emphasizes economic theory and reasoning. It provides a solid foundation for understanding how the interplay of economics and politics shape our everyday lives, with particular emphasis on analytical and critical thinking skills and problem solving.

International Studies Specialization

The International Studies specialization focuses on the study of relations between states, domestic groups and transnational actors from an interdisciplinary perspective that includes politics, philosophy, history and economics. Students gain the background knowledge and skills necessary to understand the sources of conflict, cooperation and peace in the global arena.

ADVISOR

Shelli Veal

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MAJOR COORDINATOR

Professor Charles Williams 

DEPARTMENT

Department of Social Sciences (SOCS)

Career Opportunities

  • Business
  • Community Work
  • Diplomacy Government
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Post-graduate Studies
  • Public Agencies

Admission Requirements

A minimum of 45 lower-division credits is required before declaring the major. To declare the Politics, Philosophy and Economics major, students should reach out to the majoradvisor.

Degree Requirements

For a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics, students must complete 65 major credits, which must include 45 credits of upper-division (300–400 level courses), including a Capstone, with a minimum 2.0 GPA in courses applied to the major, as well as the UWT general education and graduation requirements totaling a minimum of 180 credits.

Honors

Note: Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PP&E) majors cannot minor in Economics, Law and Policy, or Politics.