Philosophy, Politics and Economics: Globalization, BA

Philosophy, Politics and Economics allows undergraduates to study a variety of comprehensive analytical frameworks that have been developed to understand and justify political and economic structures, particularly constitutional democracy and the market system. The program prepares its graduates for careers in public policy, public services, business, and law among others.

The minimum total course units for graduation in this major is 36. Double majors may entail more course units.

For information about the General Education requirements, please visit the College of Arts & Sciences Curriculum page.

College General Education Requirements and Free Electives
Foundational Approaches + Sectors1 + Free Electives20
Major Requirements
Rigorous Reasoning (Pre Requirement)
Common Foundations
Philosophy Foundation
PHIL 1433The Social Contract1
Select 1 additional course unit in Philosophy Foundation:1
Seminar in Moral Philosophy
Markets and Morality First-Year Seminar
Ethics
Bioethics
Environmental Ethics
Business Ethics
Political Philosophy
Philosophy of Law
Introduction to Feminist Philosophy
Repairing the Planet: Tools for the Climate Emergency
Philosophy of Science
Philosophy of Social Science
Global Justice
Justice, Law and Morality
Introduction to Epistemology and Metaphysics
Introduction to Philosophy of Mind
Philosophy of Economics
Political Science Foundation
Select 1 course unit in Political Theory:1
Introduction to American Politics
Ancient Political Thought
Modern Political Thought
American Political Thought
Feminist Political Thought
Contemporary Political Thought
Freedom, Power, and Equality
Key Questions in Political Theory
Select 1 course unit in Political Science Foundation:1
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Comparative Politics of Developing Areas
Introduction to International Relations
Constitutional Law
American Constitutional Law II
Who Gets Elected and Why? The Science of Politics
International Political Economy
International Human Rights
Economics Foundation
ECON 0100Introduction to Micro Economics1
ECON 0200Introductory Economics: Macro1
Psychology Foundation
Select 1 course unit in Psychology Foundation:1
Introduction to Brain and Behavior
Cognitive Neuroscience
Social Psychology
Judgment and Decisions
Common Core
PPE 3001Strategic Reasoning1
PPE 3002Public Policy Process1
PPE 3003Behavioral Economics and Psychology1
or PPE 3004 Choice
Globalization Theme
Select 5 course units in Globalization Theme5
For a description of each theme, including sample concentrations and courses, visit: https://ppe.sas.upenn.edu/study/curriculum/thematic-concentrations
Advanced Seminar
Select one of the following:1
Research in Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Advanced Seminar in Philosophy
Advanced Seminar in Political Science
Advanced Seminar in Political Science: The Politics of Climate Change
Advanced Seminar in Social Policy
Advanced Seminar in Economics
Advanced Seminar in Political Economy
Advanced Seminar in Psychology
Advanced Seminar in Psychology: Obedience
Advanced Seminar in Psychology: Modeling Choice Behavior
Advanced Seminar in PPE (SNF Paideia Course)
Advanced Seminar in Research Methods
Total Course Units36
1

You may count no more than one course toward both a Major and a Sector requirement. For Exceptions, check the Policy Statement.

Honors

Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.6 in the major.

PPE 4998Directed Honors Research1

 


The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.