BA Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics program at George Mason University prepares students to engage with today’s most complex and multifaceted social problems — climate change, global justice, economic development, institutional racism, globalization — spanning the traditional concerns of Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August, January
Tuition Fee
$ 16,485 per semester
Location
Fairfax, United States
About the program
George Mason University’s Philosophy, Politics, and Economics program is the first in the Washington DC Area and it fuses our faculty strengths with the uniqued opportunities afforded by the Capital area and our international partnerships.
Key Features
PPE students at Mason follow a sequence of courses that moves from foundational courses, to advanced, specialized seminars, and culminate in a capstone seminar. In addition to completing a major in a traditional field, PPE students develop advanced interdisciplinary skills.
We strongly encourage PPE students to study abroad (JS Mill Scholars Program) and provide a robust array of extra-curricular events to engage students with faculty (the southside group) and distinguished guest lecturers (the Roger Wilkins Lectures).
Courses Included:
- Advanced Topics in Social and Political Philosophy
- Current Issues in Economic Policy
- Game Theory and Economics of Institutions, or Public Choice, or Law and Economics, or Austrian Economics
- Philosophy of Law, or Ethics and Economics
- Constitutional Interpretation
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Modern or Contemporary Political Theory
- Classical Political Theory