The philosophy, politics, and law (PPL) major is an interdisciplinary major focused on law, policy, government, and citizenship. It draws on philosophy, political science, history, and other areas of study. PPL majors learn how to think critically, write well and cogently debate about social, political, ethical, and legal issues.
The degree allows students to focus on topics of particular interest to them. You can choose classes that focus on international issues or human rights, environmental ethics, U.S. law, theories of justice, and many other topics.
Internships, Research Opportunities, and More
PPL majors frequently pursue internships in law offices, state and local government agencies, political campaigns, non-profit organizations, university programs, and a variety of other organizations. These can be valuable experiences, and PPL encourages students to begin actively seeking out internships early in their undergraduate careers. Guidance concerning identifying and securing internships can be found at the Fleishman Career Center. Information about service-learning programs can be found at the Center for Civic Engagement.
The PPL program also encourages participation in education-abroad programs. PPL faculty advisers will work individually with students to ensure that coursework taken abroad is compatible with completing the major in proper time. Information about studying abroad and specific education-abroad opportunities can be found at the Office of International Education and Global Initiatives.