Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) originated as a unified field at Oxford University in the 1920s and has since grown into an international movement. The UMN-Morris PPE program offers students an interdisciplinary approach to the study of philosophical, political and economic thought. Students will rigorously examine the foundations of social values, political institutions, and economic systems and engage in reflective and informed debates about contemporary affairs and the impact of public policies on human welfare. This area of concentration may be especially interesting to students planning careers or post-graduate work in business, law, politics, or public policy. (click here for area of concentration information)

PHILOSOPHY

Required:

PHIL 1101 - Introduction to Philosophy [HUM] (4.0 cr)

PHIL 1103 - Introductory Ethics [HUM] (4.0 cr)

Electives:

PHIL 2113 - International/Biomedical Ethics [HUM] (4.0 cr)

PHIL 2114 - Environmental Ethics [ENVT] (4.0 cr)

PHIL 3121 - Political Philosophy [SS] (4.0 cr)

PHIL 3131 - Philosophy of Law [SS] (4.0 cr)

PHIL 3171 - History of Modern Philosophy [HIST] (4.0 cr)

PHIL 4100 - Moral Issues and Theories [HUM] (4.0 cr)

Capstone. Students specializing in Philosophy must complete one of the following:

PHIL 4902 - Advanced Seminar in the History of Philosophy [Hum] (4.0 cr)

PHIL 4904 - Advanced Seminar in Value Theory [HUM] (4.0 cr)

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Required. One of the Following:

POL 1101 - Introduction to Political Theory (E/CR; 4 cr)

POL 1201 - Introduction to American Politics (E/CR; 4cr)

POL 1202 - Introduction to Public Law (SS; 4 cr)

POL 1401 - World Politics (IP; 4 cr)

Electives. At least 8 credits total:

POL 2202 - Criminal Justice and Policing (SS; 4 cr)

POL 2221 - The American Judicial Process (SS; 2 cr)

POL 2222 - The U.S. Supreme Court (SS; 2 cr)

POL 2354 - Political Ethics (E/CR; 4 cr)

POL 2411 - Model U.N. (IP; 4 cr.)

POL 2461 - Diplomatic Negotiations (IP; 4 cr.)

POL 3231 - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights. (HDIV; 4 cr.)

POL 3232 - Constitutional Law: Governmental Powers and Constraints. (SS; 4 cr)

POL 3263 - Political Psychology. (SS; 4 cr)

POL 3351 - Ancient and Medieval Political Thought. (HUM; 4 cr)

POL 3352 - Modern Political Thought. (HUM; 4 cr)

POL 3355 - Environmental Political Theory. (ENVT; 4 cr)

POL 3411 - International Law. (IP; 4 cr)

POL 3475 - International Human Rights. (4 cr)

Capstone. Students specializing in Political Science must complete one of the following:

POL 4205 - Seminar in American Politics (4.0 cr)

POL 4305 - Seminar in Political Theory (4.0 cr)

POL 4405 - Seminar in Comparative Politics and International Relations (4.0 cr)

ECONOMICS

Required:

ECON 1111 - Principles of Microeconomics [SS] (4.0 cr)

ECON 1112 - Principles of Macroeconomics [SS] (4.0 cr)

Electives. At least 4 credits total:

ECON 3005 - Experimental and Behavioral Economics I (2 cr)

ECON 3006 - Experimental and Behavioral Economics II (2 cr)

ECON 3007 - Env’t and Natural Resource Economics I (Envt; 2 cr)

ECON 3008 - Env’t and Natural Resource Economics II (Envt; 2 cr)

ECON 3009 - Political Economy (4 cr)

ECON 3014 - Game Theory: The Theory of Strategic Behavior I (2 cr)

ECON 3015 - Game Theory: The Theory of Strategic Behavior II (2 cr)

ECON 3131 - Comparative Economic Systems (IP; 2 cr)

ECON 3114 - Cooperative Business Model (2 cr)

ECON 3141 - Economic Growth and Development I (2 cr)

ECON 3142 - Economic Growth and Development II (2 cr)

ECON 3201 - Microeconomic Theory (4 cr)

ECON 3211 - History of Economic Thought I (Hist; 2 cr)

ECON 3212 - History of Economic Thought II (Hist; 2 cr)

Capstone. Students specializing in Economics must complete 2 credits of additional ECON courses (3xxx-4xxx) and the following:

Econ 4501: Economics Senior Seminar (2 cr)