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Politics, Philosophy and Economics, BA, BS

Suffolk University · Boston, MA

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Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
45.1004
Credits (computed from items)
54-55
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
168005
CourseShelf checklist
CK_168005_0aeef6c9
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Undergraduate Degree Requirements

41 items
  1. Foundation Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Art History
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Arts Administration
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Asian Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Black Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  6. CAS Honors Community Scholars
    Not resolved to a course
  7. CAS Self-Designed Major
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Computer Science
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Criminal Justice
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Environmental Science
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Environmental Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Forensic Science
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Global and Cultural Communication
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Global Cultural Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Graphic Design
    Not resolved to a course
  16. History and Literature Honors
    Not resolved to a course
  17. Interior Design
    Not resolved to a course
  18. International Relations
    Not resolved to a course
  19. Media and Film
    Not resolved to a course
  20. Paralegal Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  21. Political Science
    Not resolved to a course
  22. Politics, Philosophy and Economics
    Not resolved to a course
  23. Politics, Philosophy and Economics, BA, BS
    Not resolved to a course
  24. Public Relations
    Not resolved to a course
  25. Radiation Science and Therapy
    Not resolved to a course
  26. Religious Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  27. Restorative Justice Practices
    Not resolved to a course
  28. Social Media
    Not resolved to a course
  29. Studio Art
    Not resolved to a course
  30. Women's and Gender Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  31. Youth and Community Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  32. College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  33. Sawyer Business School Undergraduate Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  34. Sawyer Business School Graduate Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  35. Dual Degree Graduate Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  36. INTO Suffolk Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  37. Catalog Links
    Not resolved to a course
  38. Catalog Home
    Not resolved to a course
  39. Site Map
    Not resolved to a course
  40. All Catalogs
    Not resolved to a course
  41. Politics, Philosophy and Economics, BA, BS
    Not resolved to a course

Degree Requirements

1 item
  1. Learning Goals and Objectives
    Not resolved to a course

Degree Requirements - 126 credits

2 items
  1. Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree with this major
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Politics, Philosophy and Economics Major Requirements: 14 courses, 54-55 credits
    Not resolved to a course
    54-55

Core Requirements (8 courses, 30-31 credits)

22 items
  1. Applied Microeconomics
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Honors Applied Microeconomics
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Global Macroeconomics
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Honors Global Macroeconomics
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Ethics and Civic Life
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Honors Ethics and Civic Life
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Social and Political Philosophy
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Introduction to American Politics
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Honors Introduction to American Politics
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Political Economy
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Honors Political Economy
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Choose one of the following:
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Introduction to Comparative Politics
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Honors Introduction to Comparative Politics
    Not resolved to a course
  15. U.S. Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties
    Not resolved to a course
  16. Choose one of the following:
    Not resolved to a course
  17. Formal Logic
    Not resolved to a course
  18. Data Analysis and Politics
    Not resolved to a course
  19. Introduction to Statistics
    Not resolved to a course
  20. Honors Introduction to Statistics
    Not resolved to a course
  21. Applied Statistics
    Not resolved to a course
  22. Honors Applied Statistics
    Not resolved to a course

Electives (6 courses, 24 credits)

50 items
  1. Choose two courses from each of the groups A, B, and C as listed below:
    Not resolved to a course
  2. A. Political Science
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Choose one 4-credit Political Science course at the 200-level or higher
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Choose one 4-credit Political Science course at the 300-level or higher
    Not resolved to a course
  5. B. Philosophy
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Choose any 4-credit Philosophy course at the 200-level or higher
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Choose one additional 4-credit Philosophy course at the 300-level or higher
    Not resolved to a course
  8. C. Economics
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Choose any 4-credit Economics course except ECON 101 or ECON 102 or ECON 103
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Choose one additional 4-credit Economics course at the 300-level or higher
    Not resolved to a course
  11. About the Politics, Philosophy and Economics Major
    Not resolved to a course
  12. View the Program Page
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Politics, Philosophy, and Economics Major Learning Goals and Objectives
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Learning Goals
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Learning Objectives
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  16. Understand core contributions of political science, economics, and philosophy
    Not resolved to a course
  17. - Examine the institutions and rules that govern and structure political decision-making
    Not resolved to a course
  18. - Identify the main theories and concepts of ethics and political philosophy
    Not resolved to a course
  19. - Interpret the basic dynamics of market exchange and economic production and distribution
    Not resolved to a course
  20. Critically evaluate structures, perspectives, and approaches
    Not resolved to a course
  21. - Compare and contrast existing social structures with alternatives
    Not resolved to a course
  22. - Critique one’s own views and arguments
    Not resolved to a course
  23. Identify and investigate an important research question
    Not resolved to a course
  24. - Formulate interesting and important research questions
    Not resolved to a course
  25. - Identify relevant scholarly resources and synthesize the information essential to a research question
    Not resolved to a course
  26. - Understand and apply qualitative and quantitative data from economic and political research
    Not resolved to a course
  27. Defend a position clearly and directly in writing
    Not resolved to a course
  28. - Organize an argument in a form and level of depth suitable to a broad audience
    Not resolved to a course
  29. - Produce clear, persuasive prose and write with accuracy, precision, consistency, and relevance to topic at hand
    Not resolved to a course
  30. Discuss concepts and issues in a manner that is informed, creative, and civil
    Not resolved to a course
  31. - Use sound argumentation strategies
    Not resolved to a course
  32. - Debate issues in a respectful and empathetic manner
    Not resolved to a course
  33. About the Politics, Philosophy and Economics Major
    Not resolved to a course
  34. View the Program Page
    Not resolved to a course
  35. Honors in the Major
    Not resolved to a course
  36. To become a candidate for honors in the major, a student must:
    Not resolved to a course
  37. Have an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher
    Not resolved to a course
  38. Have a Major GPA or 3.3. or higher
    Not resolved to a course
  39. Past or present enrollment in at least one class each from Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics
    Not resolved to a course
  40. Submission of a PPE Honors in the Major application form
    Not resolved to a course
  41. Criteria for selection will include past academic performance and the promise of a research plan
    Not resolved to a course
  42. Submit applications by February 15th of Sophomore year
    Not resolved to a course
  43. Applications will be reviewed by the director and assistant director in consultation with PPE Steering Committee
    Not resolved to a course
  44. To complete requirements for honors in the major, a candidate must:
    Not resolved to a course
  45. Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher
    Not resolved to a course
  46. Maintain a Major GPA of 3.3 or higher
    Not resolved to a course
  47. Complete the Honors Real World Problems Interdisciplinary Course in the Junior year
    Not resolved to a course
  48. Present at the Honors Symposium
    Not resolved to a course
  49. About the Politics, Philosophy and Economics Major
    Not resolved to a course
  50. View the Program Page
    Not resolved to a course
Source. Suffolk University, catalog 2025-2026 — https://suffolk.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/college-of-arts-and-sciences-undergraduate-programs/politics-philosophy-and-economics/politics-philosophy-and-economics-ba-bs. Captured page pages/0185.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.