Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (BA/BS)

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Dallas Baptist University's Politics, Philosophy, and Economics program equips students with critical thinking skills to address global challenges. Through foundational courses in these disciplines, students develop a comprehensive understanding of society and its complexities. The program emphasizes service-learning opportunities, faith integration, and prepares graduates for diverse careers in fields such as politics, journalism, and business.

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Degree Overview:

The purpose of Dallas Baptist University’s Politics, Philosophy, and Economics program is to:

• Produce graduates who can think critically about the complex global challenges of our day.
• Engage students in foundational courses in political theory, economics, and philosophy in order to transform students’ intellectual lives by preparing them to be influencers who impact society for the glory of God.
• Provide opportunities for students to take advantage of service-learning through internship programs.
• Integrate faith and learning throughout the curriculum.
• Prepare students with an educational foundation that leads them to careers in politics, journalism, industry, education, business management, consultancy and public relations, diplomatic services, banking and finance, international institutions, law, and local and regional government.

Outline:

Politics

• American National Government (POLS 2301)
• Comparative Government (POLS 4302)
• Internship in Political Science (POLS 4305)
• American Political Tradition (POLS 4310)
• Fundamentals of International Relations (POLS 4310)

Philosophy

• Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 2301)
• Introduction to Logic (PHIL 2302)
• Ethics (PHIL 4303)
• Metaphysics (PHIL 4301)
• Epistemology (PHIL 4302)

Economics

• Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 2301)
• Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 2302)
• History of Free Market Thought (ECON 4312)

PPE

• Introduction to Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE 2301)
• Political Philosophy (PPE 3301)
• Strategic Reasoning (PPE 3302)
• Core PPE Seminar (PPE 3303)
• Senior PPE Seminar (PPE 4303)

Careers:

• Politics
• Journalism
• Industry
• Education
• Business management
• Consultancy and public relations
• Diplomatic services
• Banking and finance
• International institutions
• Law
• Local and regional government