Department: Politics, Philosophy, and Econ

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PPE2301Introduction to Politics, Philosophy, and EconomicsAn interdisciplinary course introducing students to the discipline, tools, and methods of PPE, with particular emphasis on key historical contributions to PPE by Adam Smith, Karl Marx, Friedrich Hayek, John Maynard Keynes, and others.
PPE3301Political PhilosophyAn examination of the concepts and issues fundamental to political philosophy. Topics include the centrality of justice to liberalism, democracy, economic rights, and personal liberties, as well as the role and limits of State power.
PPE3302Strategic ReasoningAn analytical study of strategic interactions, with particular attention on the application of game theoretical concepts to politics, economic interactions, and other strategic contexts.
PPE3303Core PPE SeminarA seminar wherein students bring to bear the tools of PPE to focus on a problem, concept, or event at the intersection of politics, philosophy, and economics. May be repeated for credit when content changes. Topic(s) chosen by the professor.
PPE3304PPE InternshipA supervised field placement with an organization, political office, think tank, NGO, or governmental agency doing work related to PPE coursework. Minimum 60 hours.
PPE3394PPE InternshipThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
PPE4303Senior PPE SeminarA seminar wherein students bring to bear in an advanced manner the tools of PPE to focus on a problem, concept, or event at the intersection of politics, philosophy, and economics. This is the capstone seminar of the PPE program. Topic(s) chosen by t...
PPE4390Independent Study in Politics,Philosophy and EconomicsIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).