PP&E Degree Requirements

The Politics, Philosophy, and Economics concentration integrates the three disciplines of Political Science, Philosophy, and Economics and includes elements of Law. PP&E provides students with an in-depth interdisciplinary foundation in the analysis of politics and economics, and in the study of philosophical and ethical issues related to political, economic, and public policy issues. Special emphasis is placed on developing students' critical thinking and writing skills. PP&E students specialize in one of three tracks: Politics and Philosophy, Economics, or Law and Policy. PP&E students will also soon have the option of graduating with honors.

All PP&E students take 4 core classes, a methods class, and participate in a capstone class. They also must take 6 additional PP&E classes, as outlined below.

PP&E Checklist

Review the checklist for graduation requirements for students entering Autumn 2009

Core Classes (any 4 classes)

TPOL S 201 Introduction to Political Values and Ideas

TPOL S 202 Introduction to American Politics

TPOL S 203 Introduction to International Relations

TBECON 220 Introduction to Microeconomic Theory

TBECON 221 Introduction to Macroeconomic Theory

Methods Class (1-class)

TCSIG 330 Inquiry and Research in the Social Sciences

TQS 110 Introductory Statistics with Applications

TQS 211 Calculus and Its Practical Applications

TQS 214 Analytical Thinking

Capstone/Seminar Class (1-class)

TSMG 480 Seminar in PP&E

TPOL S 496 PP&E Internship (offered in Winter Quarter)

TPOL S 497 Internship in State Government (offered in Winter Quarter)

In addition to the above requirements, PP&E students choose between one of three separate "tracks", each of which allows you to specialize in a particular area.

PP&E Tracks and Track Requirements

Politics and Philosophy combines political science with philosophy, sociology, history, economics and policy studies. It 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 program also aims to develop skills needed for an informed and effective citizenship. To fulfill this track, you must take 4 classes from the list of Politics and Philosophy track classes below, as well as 2 additional classes from either the Law and Policy or Economics tracks, also listed below.

Economics emphasizes economic theory and reasoning. It provides a solid foundation for understanding how the interplay of economics and politics shape our everyday lives. Particular emphasis is placed on analytical and critical thinking skills and problem solving. To fulfill this track, you must take 4 classes from the list of Economics track classes below, as well as 2 additional classes from either the Politics and Philosophy or Law and Policy tracks, also listed below.

Students in the Law and Policy track specialize in the more applied areas of politics and economics. The program focuses on understanding the role of law as an instrument of public policy. The program also provides classes in policy analysis skills applied to particular areas such as the environment and federal public policies. While this track focuses primarily on domestic law and policy, it also provides a more philosophical understanding of the role of law in society, and a comparative understanding of the role of law in different societies. To fulfill this track, you must take 4 classes from the list of Law and Policy track classes below, as well as 2 additional classes from either the Politics and Philosophy or Economics tracks, also listed below.

Politics and Philosophy Track

TCSIG 452 Political Theory of Human Rights

TCSIUS 456 Community and Labor Organizing: A Multicultural Perspective

*T GH 301 Global Interactions

*T GH 303 Global Challenges

TIBCG 200 Introduction to the Philosophy of Human Rights

TIBCG 361 Ethics in Society

TIBCG 363 Philosophical Perspectives on the Environment

TIBCG 456 Environmental Ethics

TIBCIN 355 The Mind of Modernity

TIBCIN 358 History of Philosophy: Medieval and Modern

TIBCIN 360 History of Philosophy: Modern and Contemporary

TIBCIN 366 Islam

TIBCUS 260 American Political Theory

TPOL S 204 Introduction to Comparative Politics

TPOL S 321 American Foreign Policy

TPOL S 340 Middle East Politics

TPOL S 368 The Politics & Law of International Human Rights

TPOL S 400 American Presidency

TPOL S 410 Labor Rights and Human Rights

TPOL S 460 Political Economy of the European Union

TSMIN 200 International Interactions

TSMIN 310 Modern European Political Theory

TSMIN 311 International Human Rights

TSMIN 435 Contemporary Geopolitics

TSMUS 322 American Labor Since the Civil War

Must be in Global Honors to take these courses.

Classes in the Economics Track

TECON 340 International Economics

TECON 350 Economic History of Europe

TECON 394 Comparative Economic Development

TECON 401 Topics in Economic History

TECON 440 Global Economic Challenges

TECON 462 China and It's Global Economic Implications

TPOL S 270 Introduction to Political Economy

TPOL S 460 Political Economy of European Union

TSMIN 332 Rise of East Asia

TSMIN 425 Contemporary Issues in International Political Economy

Classes in the Law and Policy Track

TCOM 480 Political Economy of the Media

TCOM 481 Communication Regulation and Policy

TCSIG 425 Comparative Social Policy

TCSIUS 438 Environmental Law

TCSIUS 452 Minorities and the Law

TESC 345 Pollution and Public Policy

TPOLS 340 Middle East Politics

TPOL S 361 United States Courts and Civil Liberty

TPOL S 363 Law and Society

TPOL S 368 The Politics and Law of International Human Rights

TPOL S 382 State Government

TPOL S 440 American Foreign Policy in the Middle East

TPOL S 465 Law and Public Policy in the United States

TSMIN 422 International Humanitarian Law

TSMUS 320 American Constitutional Law

TSMUS 410 Early American Politics and Law

TSMUS 416 Current Topics in US Public Policy

TSMUS 420 Economics of Education

TSMUS 421 Environmental Policy

TURB 415 Urban Government and Organization

TURB 420 Cities and the Constitution

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