Courses
The PPEL major contains three elements: Core courses, Area courses, and a Concentration.
Majors are required to complete all five of the core courses: ECON 101, PPEL 261, PPEL 262, PPEL 363, and PPEL 401.
Area requirements can be fulfilled by courses in a variety of departments and schools. Majors should consult the upcoming courses listing for a list of approved area courses that will be offered in the coming semester. Students may petition the PPEL coordinator to have a new course or a study abroad course count as an area course. Students may double-count one area course for one of the five courses they must complete in their primary concentration field.
Majors must also complete a disciplinary concentration in philosophy, politics, or economics. Conditional upon approval by the concentration advisor, one of these courses may be outside the named department but taught by a faculty member with the relevant expertise.