Politics and Government
Our politics and government program gives you the opportunity to explore your interests and get hands-on experience before you graduate.
Overview
If you are interested in how economic theory influences public policy, you may want to consider a minor in political economy. It is a great complement to any area of study.
About the Minor
The political economy curriculum exposes you to political and economic philosophies and to the consequences of specific public policies.
Minor Requirements
You must complete a total of 24 credits, including 12 in the following required courses:
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Power and Politics in America
- Politics
Electives
An additional 12 credits of upper-division work is required, 6 of which should be in economics and 6 in politics and government.
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