Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law (PPEL)

Career - what can you do with a philosophy, politics, economics, and law degree?

Students who pursue the law track often move on to law school or a career related to the law The ethics and policy track prepares students for research and careers in public health, nonprofits and policymaking, and students in the national and international perspectives track go on to careers in government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) domestically or internationally.

Internships

Internships can take place within law firms, non-governmental agencies, diplomatic offices, Congress, lobbying firms, public advocacy groups, hospitals and research institutes.

Curriculum

PPEL coursework focuses on teaching students how to understand and evaluate the production, maintenance and interaction of social, political, legal and economic institutions. Its aim is to provoke critical reflection on the relationship between different institutions–political, legal, social and economic.

The program emphasizes grappling with the moral and historical bases of political and economic life, while equipping students with rigorous analytical thinking skills that are increasingly important in business, policy, law and other fields.

There are three program tracks within PPEL: Law, Ethics & Policy, and National & International Perspectives.

Required courses