Ethics & Public Policy BA Degree Map
The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in Public Policy. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.
Credits to Graduate with a BA in Ethics & Public Policy
120
A Bachelor of Arts degree requires 120 credits. With 5 classes a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years. A minimum gpa of 2.0 is required. Additionally, up to 12 credits may be taken in a foreign language.
Credits for Major in Ethics & Public Policy
48
To qualify as a major, 48 credits are required. 6 of those credits are in philosophy, 6 in political science, 6 in economics and 6 credits in blended courses. 24 credits are electives.
General Education Credits Required for a BA in Ethics & Public Policy
30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor
First Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| EPP 0155-110 Introduction Philosophy, Policy & Economics BA Ethics Requirement |
3 credits |
| ECA 0203-111 The Price System BA Ethics Requirement |
3 credits |
| Information Literacy Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHI 0154-212 Ethics & Morality BA Ethics/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| ECA 0203-112 The National Economy BA Ethics/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| POL 0158-200 Public Policy Theory & Issues BA Ethics Requirement |
3 credits |
| Foreign Language Course¹ Level I BA Ethics/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Quant Reasoning Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 15-16 credits |
¹Students may elect to sit for language competency exam.
Second Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Foreign Language Course Level II BA Ethics/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| POL 0158-241 Modern Political Theory BA Ethics Requirement |
3 credits |
| ECA 0203-331/314 Select 1 course from above BA Ethics Requirement |
3 credits |
| Quant Reasoning Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Free Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 15-16 credits |
¹Students may elect to sit for language competency exam.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Foreign Language Course Level III BA Ethics/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PHI 0154-294/314 Select 1 course from above BA Ethics Requirement |
3 credits |
| Formal Science Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Free Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Free Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 15-16 credits |
Third Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Foreign Language Course Level IV BA Ethics/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PHI 0154-352 Contemp. Theories of Justice BA Ethics Requirement |
3 credits |
| POL 0158-305/345/385 Select 1 course from above BA Ethics Requirement |
3 credits |
| Arts Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 15 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHI/POL/ECA Elective² Select 1 course BA Ethics Requirement |
3 credits |
| PHI/POL/ECA Elective Select 1 course BA Ethics Requirement |
3 credits |
| Arts Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 15 credits |
²Electives require a minimum of 3 credits per discipline (philosophy, political science and economics).
Fourth Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHI/POL/ECA Elective Select 1 course BA Ethics Requirement |
3 credits |
| PHI/POL/ECA Elective Select 1 course BA Ethics Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 15 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| EPP 0155-400 Ethics & Public Policy Capstone BA Ethics Requirement |
3 credits |
| PHI/POL/ECA Elective Select 1 course BA Ethics Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 15 credits |
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