PPE Track, BA Degree (390004BA)

(Philosophy, Political Science, Economics)

120 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:

*     Can be used 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.

College of Arts & Sciences requirement – 120 total credit hours
Of the 120 total credits required to graduate, 40 must be earned at the 300/400 level.
These 40 upper level credits cannot include Workshop credits.

PPE ADVISING

The Department of Philosophy has the lead advising role for the PPE program.
To schedule an appointment contact:
   Philosophy:  Dr. Christopher Buford, Philosophy Department Advisor, cb72@uakron.edu

For questions about courses offered by the other participating departments contact:
   Political Science:  Dr. Nancy Marion, Professor and Advisor, nmarion@uakron.edu
   Economics:  Dr. Michael Nelson, Department Chair, nelson2@uakron.edu

 

OXFORD UNIVERSITY STUDY ABROAD

A capstone course at Oxford University is available to senior PPE students through Oxford's Department of Continuing Education as part of their International Summer School, "History, Politics & Society Summer School" program.  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.  Click on this link for more information.

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.