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Jun 05, 2025

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Philosophy, Politics, Economics Minor (18 Hours)

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Required Courses (9 Hours)

ECO 122 - Principles of Economics Microeconomics Hours: 3
PHI 218 - Power, Justice, Money: Introduction to Political Philosophy Hours: 3
POL 210 - Introduction to Political Science Hours: 3

Elective Courses (9 Hours)

Choose one course from each group below

Philosophy Group

PHI 216 - Contemporary Moral Problems Hours: 3
PHI 298 - Ancient Philosophy and Spirituality Hours: 3
PHI 299 - Modern Philosophy Hours: 3
PHI 300 - Contemporary Philosophy Hours: 3

Politics Group

POL 230 - International Relations Hours: 3
POL 332 - International Law Hours: 3
POL 333 - International Conflict and War Hours: 3
POL 433 - Political Violence Hours: 3

Economics & Sociology Group

ECO 101 - The Economics of Social Issues Hours: 3
ECO 121 - Principles of Economics Macroeconomics Hours: 3
ECO 262 - Economics of the Environment Hours: 3
SOC 200 - Social Problems Hours: 3

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