Social Sciences, Divisional PPE Track, BA
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics (PPE) Track (390004BA)
More on the Social Science Divisional PPE major
The Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics Departments have collaborated to create the Social Sciences Division PPE track. This interdisciplinary degree consists of courses from all 3 departments and can open the door to graduate study in any of these disciplines as well as law school.
Program Contact
Dr. Christopher Buford
Undergraduate Advisor, Department of Philosophy
330-972-6959
cb72@uakron.edu
The following information has official approval of The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.
Three year accelerated option: for first time students who have earned credits for at least the first year of courses. Credits can be earned through qualifying scores on appropriate Advanced Placement (AP) exams or through College Credit Plus Program (CCP) courses. Credits for qualifying AP scores or CCP courses are determined by the appropriate academic department. Departments may assign varied course credit, depending on the student’s score on an AP exam or grade in a CCP course. Students may also receive credit by examination or via placement tests, where appropriate.
Requirements
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 36 | |
| College of Arts & Sciences Requirements | 14 | |
| Social Sciences PPE Requirements | 54 | |
| Additional Credits for Graduation * | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Bachelor's degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation
Recommended General Education Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the following General Education coursework. Diversity courses may also fulfill major or Breadth of Knowledge requirements. Integrated and Applied Learning courses may also fulfill requirements in the major. | ||
| Students are not required to enroll in the specific courses listed below. However, to facilitate successful degree completion, the academic department strongly encourages completion of the following recommendations. | ||
| Academic Foundations | 12 | |
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours | ||
| Introduction to Logic | ||
Speaking: 3 credit hours | ||
Writing: 6 credit hours | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 22 | |
Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours | ||
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours | ||
| Introduction to Economic Analysis | ||
| Diversity | ||
Domestic Diversity | ||
Global Diversity | ||
| Integrated and Applied Learning | 2 | |
Select one class from one of the following subcategories: | ||
Complex Issues Facing Society | ||
Capstone | ||
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings. | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
College of Arts & Sciences Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Degree requirements in Arts & Sciences include the demonstration of ability to use another language by completion of the second year of a foreign language. | ||
| 2 Year Language Proficiency | 14 | |
101 Beginning I | ||
102 Beginning II | ||
201 Intermediate I | ||
202 Intermediate II | ||
| Survey of Deaf Culture in America (American Sign Language option only) | ||
| Students must also complete a minimum of 40 credits (excluding workshops) consisting of either: | ||
Upper-level (300/400) courses both in and outside of the student’s major; | ||
or other courses outside the major department approved by the student’s major department chair (permission should be obtained prior to enrollment); these may not include workshops | ||
Social Sciences PPE Requirements
Social Sciences PPE Requirements 54 credits, which must include a minimum of 15 credits in each of the following 3 fields.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| Select a minimum of 15 credits in each field below: | ||
| Philosophy | ||
| PHIL 120 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 170 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PHIL 464 | Philosophy of Science | 3 |
| or PHIL 421 | Philosophy of Law | |
| PHIL:3XX/4XX | 300/400-level Philosophy Electives | 6 |
| Political Science | ||
| POLIT 301 | Introduction to Political Research | 3 |
| POLIT 203 | Introduction to Political Thought | 3 |
| POLIT:3XX/4XX | 300/400-level Political Science Electives | 9 |
| Economics | ||
| ECON 244 | Introduction to Economic Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 400 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 410 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON:3XX/4XX | 300/400-level Economics Electives | 6 |
| Social Science PPE Electives | ||
| Select nine credits 1 | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 54 | |
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9 credits can be taken in either Philosophy, Political Science, or Economics. It is recommended they be taken at the 300/400 level.