Hammond Institute PPE Program
What is PPE?
The academic disciplines of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) were integrated until the late 19th century. This separation benefited the research objectives of the disciplines, but students lost out because they are often better served by examining the connections and tensions among the disciplines. PPE began its revival in 1924 at Oxford University and has since spread to more than 100 institutions worldwide.
Six courses from the PPE subject areas: two in Philosophy, two in either Political Science or International Relations, and two in Economics.
Regular Coursework
Two online Intro to PPE courses provided by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute: “How Markets Work” and “Economics and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
Introduction to PPE
Under the guidance of PPE faculty, students will complete two experiential components to be attached to the badge for potential employers and others to see.
Experiential Components
