Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 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 - AH, D1 | ||
| Philosophy of Race and Racism - AH, D1 | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Philosophy of Law | ||
| Philosophy and the Environment | ||
| 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.
