Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2024–Spring 2025 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences; College of Business
Departments: Philosophy; Political Science; Economics
Academic Plan Code(s): PPE_MINOR
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) is a rigorous applied course of study particularly well-suited to students going into government, civil service, and/or professional schools (e.g., Law or Medicine).
Students majoring in Philosophy, Political Science, or Economics often can complete the PPE minor in only 18 additional hours, applying 6 hours in-common between the minor and the major.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 6 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy, Politics, and Economics - SB | ||
| Selected Readings in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select two Philosophy courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Freedom, Equality, Justice, and Community - SB | ||
| Feminist Philosophy - D1, AH | ||
| Philosophy of Race and Racism - AH, D1 | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Philosophy of Law | ||
| African-American Philosophy | ||
| Political Philosophy | ||
| Critical Social Theory | ||
| Race, Medicine, and Health | ||
| Philosophical Foundations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | ||
| Select two Political Science courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Urban Political Economy | ||
| Public Policy - SB | ||
| The Politics of Global Economic Relations | ||
| Global Environmental Politics | ||
| Democratization | ||
| Environmental Policy | ||
| Comparative Political Economy | ||
| Modern Political Thought | ||
| Democracy and Its Critics - WR | ||
| Contemporary Political Theory | ||
| Select two Economics courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Intermediate Microeconomics | ||
| Urban Economics | ||
| Labor Economics | ||
| Environmental Economics | ||
| Law and Economics | ||
| Capitalism and Economic Freedom | ||
| Public Finance | ||
| State and Local Government Finance | ||
| History of Economic Thought | ||
| Minimum Total Hours | 24 | |
The student must maintain a 2.00 average in the minor program for its successful completion.
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.
