Philosophy, Politics and Economics Curriculum

PPE at USD provides students with a range of knowledge, perspectives, methodologies, research opportunities and critical thinking skills that will equip them to holistically understand the world. Students explore debates over health care, environmental regulation and social welfare policy: which markets work or fail to work in certain contexts; the nature of fairness, liberty and equality; and the feasibility of various forms of regulatory control.

Minor

Students majoring in philosophy, political science, economics or business economics are encouraged to pursue the PPE minor. Non-majors are also welcome to minor in PPE, in a specially designed pathway.

Students can choose between four minor pathways:

• Pathway 1: This option is for students who are majoring in students majoring in Philosophy.
• Pathway 2: This option is for students who are majoring in Political Science.
• Pathway 3: This option is for students who are majoring in Economics or Business Economics.
• Pathway 4: This option is for students who are not majoring in Philosophy, Political Science, Economics or Business Economics.

Review the minor tab below to learn about the requirements for each pathway.

Explore Philosophy, Politics and Economics Courses

Learn more about what current courses are available down below! Not all courses listed will be available every semester. Make sure to check course offerings on the registration portal for each upcoming semester.