PPE Track, BA Degree

(Philosophy, Political Science, Economics)

128 Total Credit Hours  

PPE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 

General Education Requirement – 42 credit hours
A series of courses, required of all undergraduate students at the University of Akron, aimed at developing the ability to understand and express ideas effectively and to comprehend the processes involved in accurate thinking.

Foreign Language Requirement - 14 credit hours
Completion of the second year of a foreign language at the university level.

PPE Requirement – 54 credit hours
The 54 PPE credits must include a minimum of 15 credits in each of the following three fields: Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics.  By field, the 15 credit requirement must include:

Philosophy - Required
3600:120*	Introduction to Ethics (a)	3 credits
3600:170*	Introduction to Logic (a)	3 credits
3600:421 OR 464	Philosophy of Law (c) OR Philosophy of Science (d)	3 credits
3600:300/400	300/400 Level Courses in Philosophy (a)	6 credits
Political Science - Required
3700:201	Introduction to Political Research (a)	3 credits
3700:303	Introduction to Political Thought (a)	3 credits
3700:300/400	300/400 Level Courses in Political Science (a)	9 credits
Economics - Required
3250:244**	Introduction to Economic Analysis (a)	3 credits
3250:400***	Intermediate Macroeconomics (c)	3 credits
3250:410***	Intermediate Microeconomics (a)	3 credits
3250:300/400	300/400 Level Courses in Economics (a)	6 credits

*     Can use 3600:120 or 3600:170 toward General Education requirement (3 credits only).
**   Can use 3250:244 toward General Education requirement.
*** Carries a prerequisite of College Algebra, 3450:145.

(a)   Course offered every semester.
(b)   Course offered every Fall semester.
(c)   Course offered every Spring semester.
(d)   Course offered every 3rd semester. 

The remaining 9 credits of electives (to complete the total minimum PPE requirement of 54 credits) can be taken in any one (or a combination) of the departments of Philosophy, Political Science, or Economics.  It is recommended that they be taken at the 300/400 level.

College of Arts & Sciences requirement – 128 total credit hours
Of the total 128 total credits required to graduate, 47 MUST be earned at the 300/400 level.
These 47 upper level credits cannot include General Education or Workshop credits.

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PPE ADVISING

The Department of Philosophy has the lead advising role for the PPE program.
To schedule an appointment contact:
   Philosophy:  Dr. Priscilla Sakezles, Department Chair, pks@uakron.edu
For questions about courses offered by the other participating departments contact:
   Political Science:  Dr. James McHugh, Professor and Advisor, mchugh@uakron.edu
   Economics:  Dr. Michael Nelson, Department Chair, nelson2@uakron.edu

 

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OXFORD UNIVERSITY STUDY ABROAD

A capstone program at Oxford University is available to senior PPE students as part of Oxford's Summer Programme in History, Politics and Society.  Students accepted into the program take two courses while at Oxford.  Each course counts for up to 2 UofA transient credits, for a total of up to 4 credits toward the PPE degree.  The student consults with the appropriate advisor to determine in advance which Oxford courses count towards Philosophy, Political Science, and/or Economics credits, and then the student submits a "Transient Permission Form" to the Arts & Sciences Dean's Office (CAS 4th floor) to receive approval to take the classes for transfer credit.  For more information.

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CAREER TRACKS IN PPE

Our alumni have gotten jobs in the following careers, among others:
   FBI
   ACLU
   Legislative Assistant-Appropriations for U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
   Staff Director for George Voinovich in U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
   Director for Energy Policy and Environmental Compliance Audit at a private company
   Private law practice after attending law school

Listed below are several popular themes of study within the PPE program and suggested electives.  Note, these are advisory only; you are not required to select a particular track to complete the PPE program.  The courses listed here may or may not be offered within the time frame you plan to complete your degree.  As always, consult with your academic advisor or faculty in participating departments in selecting your electives.

LAW
3250:405	Economics of the Public Sector
3250:430	Labor Market and Social Policy
3250:440	Special Topics:  Cost-Benefits Analysis
3250:440	Special Topics:  Political Economy
3600:327	Law and Morality
3600:329	Philosophies of International Law
3600:421	Philosophy of Law
3700:360	Judicial Process
3700:334	Law, Mediation, and Violence
3700:335	Law and Society
3700:361	Politics of the Criminal Justice System
3700:461	Supreme Court and Constitutional Law
3700:462	Supreme Court and Civil Liberties
NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT (Non-Governmental Organizations)
3250:385	Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment
3250:405	Economics of the Public Sector
3250:426	Health Economics
3250:460	Economics of Developing Countries
3600:361	Biomedical Ethics
3600:362	Business Ethics
3600:364	Computer Ethics
3600:365	Environmental Ethics
3700:370	Public Administration:  Concepts and Practices
3700:475	American Interest Groups
3700:380	Urban Politics and Policies
GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SERVICE
3250:230	Economics of Social Policy Issues
3250:405	Economics of the Public Sector
3250:430	Labor Market and Social Policy
3250:440	Special Topics:  Cost-Benefit Analysis
3600:324	Social and Political Philosophy
3600:355	Philosophy of Feminism
3600:421	Philosophy of Law
3700:100	Government and Politics in the U.S.
3700:341	American Congress
3700:350	American Presidency
3700:475	American Interest Groups
3700:476	American Political Parties
MEDIATION
3250:423	Applied Game Theory
3250:333	Labor Economics
3700:334	Law, Mediation, and Violence
3700:335	Law and Society
3700:363	Crime, Punishment, and Politics