Political and Economic Thought Minor
The Political and Economic Thought Minor seeks to explore the relationship between politics and economics. Students take courses in both fields, illuminating the similarities and tensions between the two fields. Students learn about the competing goals and methods of political and economic actors, both within the United States and on a global scale. The courses utilize a variety of methodologies, ranging from close analysis of historical and philosophical texts to quantitative analysis.
Program Requirements (15 credits)
Complete the following (6 credits):
- ECON*202 – Microeconomics (3 credits)
- POLI*300 – Introduction to Political Theory (3 credits)
Complete one of the following (3 credits):
- POLI*375 – Citizenship, Government, and the Economy (3 credits)
- POLI*406 – American Political Thought (3 credits)
Complete one of the following (3 credits):
- ECON*302 – Intermediate Microeconomic Theory and Analysis (3 credits)
- ECON*313 - History of Economic Thought (3 credits)
- ECON*321 - Government and Business (3 credits)
- POLI*318 - International Political Economy (3 credits)
Complete one of the following (3 credits):
- ECON*495Q* – Advanced Economic Theory and Analysis (3 credits)
- ECON*399 – Independent Study (3 credits)
- POLI*399Q – Independent Study (3 credits)
Total Credit Hours: 15
CONTACT
Kimberly Hurd Hale, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Political Science
Brittain Hall 353
843-349-2653 | khale1@coastal.edu