Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Minimum Required Credits: 120.0
Co-op Option(s): Three Co-op, Two Co-op, One Co-op, No Co-op
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 30.5101
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 25.1065
About the Program
The interdisciplinary Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) program exemplifies Drexel's commitment to comprehensive education at the intersection of thought and practice. A joint endeavor of the School of Economics, the Department of Politics, and the Department of English and Philosophy, the BA in PPE provides a multidisciplinary foundation for professionals who will address the complex, interconnected challenges of contemporary life. It prepares students for careers that require careful analysis, clear foresight, and thoughtful leadership: government, politics, law, public policy, public service, and business.
The program starts from the idea that the economy is fundamentally political, politics are fundamentally economic, and both are shaped by centuries of philosophical inquiry. We build on a foundation of rigorous philosophical thought, political and economic theory, and applied research skills.
Additional Information
For more information about this program, please contact the College of Arts and Sciences
Admission Requirements
Applicants to Drexel University are expected to have completed the high school curriculum that will best prepare them for freshman-year studies at the college level. For the PPE program, this includes at last three years of mathematics (algebra I and II, geometry) and at least one year of a laboratory science (biology, chemistry, or physics). We'd like incoming students' SATs in the 1200-1250 range with High School GPAs above 3.25.
Degree Requirements
| University Requirements | ||
| EXP 1001 | Introduction to Experiential Learning | 3.0 |
| WRIT 1100 | Composition and Rhetoric I | 3.0 |
| or WRIT 1110 | English Composition I | |
| WRIT 1200 | Composition and Rhetoric II | 3.0 |
| or WRIT 1210 | English Composition II | |
| Introductory Core Competencies 1 | ||
| Select one course from each of the three (3) categories of Introductory Core Competency Courses: | 9.0 | |
Introductory: Inquire and Analyze | ||
Introductory: Collaborate and Integrate | ||
Introductory: Apply and Engage | ||
| Free Electives | 15.0 | |
| College Requirements | ||
| AS-I 1007 | Journeys in Arts and Sciences | 3.0 |
| AS-I 1008 | Data Fluency | 3.0 |
| AS-I 1009 | Interdisciplinary Ethics | 3.0 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| ECON 1201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| ECON 1202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| PHIL 1005 | Critical Reasoning | 3.0 |
| or PHIL 1015 | Introduction to Symbolic Logic | |
| PHIL 2051 | Ethical Philosophy | 3.0 |
| PHIL 3045 | Philosophy of Law | 3.0 |
| PHIL 4059 | Advanced Topics in Western Philosophy | 3.0 |
| PPE 1001 | Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | 3.0 |
| PPE 4050 | Seminar in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | 3.0 |
| Politics Introductory Elective | ||
| Select one (1) of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Society, State, and Justice | ||
| Introduction to Politics | ||
| Introduction to U.S. Politics | ||
| Introduction to Political Theory | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| Introduction to International Politics | ||
| Politics Methods Elective | ||
| Select one (1) of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Qualitative Research Methods in Politics | ||
| Quantitative Research Methods in Politics | ||
| Advanced Economics Electives | ||
| Select three (3) of the following: | 9.0 | |
| Survey of Economic Policy | ||
Any ECON course 2300-3999 | ||
| International Trade | ||
| International Money and Finance | ||
| Advanced Politics Electives | ||
| Select any three (3) (POLS) Advanced Politics 2000-3999 courses | 9.0 | |
| Free Electives | 30.0 | |
| Optional Co-op Experience | ||
| Co-op is an option for this degree for full-time on-campus students. Co-op cycles may vary. Students choosing this option will be required to complete COOP 1001 as preparation for their co-op experience. COOP 1001 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned. | 0.0 | |
| Total Credits | 120.0 | |
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A complete list of eligible Introductory Core Competency courses can be found here.