Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (Minor)
Minor course of study in philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE). PPE is the interdisciplinary study of critical matters in social life and organization--such as the meaning of terms such as equality, liberty, justice, and democracy and institutions like markets and government--using methods of inquiry common to the humanities and social sciences. The minor is a valuable complement to majors in STEM fields and will be of interest to students looking for careers in public policy, organizational leadership, business and finance, and public service. Academic enrichment opportunities--such as research grants, conferences, and reading groups--are available to PPE students.
Plan Requirements
- Completion of 15 hours of coursework including two (2) required courses and three (3) approved elective courses.
- A minimum of one (1) elective course must be at the 300-level or higher.
- A maximum of TWO (2) courses may double-count between departmental requirements, including any concentration electives, and courses counting toward minor requirements.
- A maximum of TWO (2) courses may double-count between courses counting toward this minor and additional minors.
- A minimum of nine credit hours must be completed at NC State University.
- A 2.0 GPA is required in the minor.
- No minor courses may be taken for S/U credit and all courses must receive a C- or better.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 6 | |
| PS 208 | Gateway to Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) | 3 |
| PS 408 | Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Capstone (Capstone Seminar in PPE) | 3 |
| Philosophy Elective | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Ethical Problems in the Law | ||
| Contemporary Moral Issues | ||
| Political Philosophy | ||
| Philosophy of Law | ||
| Black Political Philosophy | ||
| Economics Elective | 3 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Fundamentals of Economics | ||
| Intermediate Macroeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Resource and Environmental Economics | ||
| Introduction to Resource and Environmental Economics | ||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Elective | 3 | |
| Equality and Justice in United States Law | ||
| Introduction to Political Theory | ||
| Public Choice and Political Institutions | ||
| The Classical Liberal Tradition | ||
| Civil Liberties In the United States | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Ethical Problems in the Law | ||
| Contemporary Moral Issues | ||
| Political Philosophy | ||
| Philosophy of Law | ||
| Black Political Philosophy | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Fundamentals of Economics | ||
| Intermediate Macroeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Resource and Environmental Economics | ||
| Introduction to Resource and Environmental Economics | ||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Verify 300-level or Higher Elective Course | ||
This is to verify completion of a 300-level or higher elective course and may not require additional coursework. Students should fulfill this with an elective course. | ||
| Equality and Justice in United States Law | ||
| Introduction to Political Theory | ||
| Public Choice and Political Institutions | ||
| The Classical Liberal Tradition | ||
| Civil Liberties In the United States | ||
| Political Philosophy | ||
| Philosophy of Law | ||
| Black Political Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Resource and Environmental Economics | ||
| Introduction to Resource and Environmental Economics | ||