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
Credits for Major in Ethics & Public Policy
General Education Credits Required for a BA in Ethics & Public Policy
First Year
Course | Credits |
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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 |
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 |
15-16 credits |
¹Students may elect to sit for language competency exam.
Second Year
Course | Credits |
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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 |
15-16 credits |
¹Students may elect to sit for language competency exam.
Course | Credits |
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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 |
3-4Â credits |
Free Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
Free Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
 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 |
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 |
15 credits |
²Electives require a minimum of 3 credits per discipline (philosophy, political science and economics).
Fourth Year
Course | Credits |
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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 |
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 |
15 credits |
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