Philosophy, Political Science, Economics, and Sociology (PPES), B.A. — Course Requirements
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Learning Outcomes
The PPES degree will teach students how to:
- Articulate their own worldview
- Analyze complex local and global issues
- Conduct rigorous research and data analysis
- Inform how to improve the world around them
- Formulate and test hypotheses
- Communicate effectively and persuasively
Put simply, the PPES degree at Holy Family aims to achieve two outcomes:
- Create better citizens - fulfilling one of the traditional tenets of liberal education
- Build a toolkit of professional skills that will prepare graduates for a rapidly changing job market, adaptable for a variety of career tracks - fulfilling the needs of a modern (21st century) education
The PPES program requires the completion of:
- One introductory PPES course
- Two foundation courses in each of the four PPES disciplines
- Four interdisciplinary electives
- Two Statistics and Research Methods courses
- Internship
- Capstone
Course ID | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
PHIL 104 | Intro to PPES: Political Philosophy | 3 |
PHIL 202 | Logic | 3 |
PHIL 301 or PHIL 201 | Ethics or Phil of Human Nature | 3 |
POLS 204 | American National Government | 3 |
POLS 210 | Intro to International Relations | 3 |
ECON 203 | Micro Economics | 3 |
ECON 204 | Macro Economics | 3 |
SOCO 201 | Social Problems | 3 |
SOCO 212 | Race, Class and Gender | 3 |
Four Interdisciplinary Electives | 12 | |
PPES 311 | Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
PPES 322 | Research Methods | 3 |
PPES 350 | Internship | 3 |
PPES 400 | PPES Senior Capstone Course | 3 |
Total: 51 Credits