At The College of Idaho in our Department of Political Economy we provide students with a unique perspective on the world through rigorous classes that focus on collaborative learning processes that are unrivaled in success upon graduation.
This program will challenge you to:
- Understand and analyze human society.
- Reassess personal values regarding economic and political issues.
- Gain an understanding of economic and political principles within a broad domestic and global societal context.
- Express complex and personally-developed political and economic positions both orally and in writing.
Peaks this program fulfills
- Social Sciences & History
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalogMajor Requirements
39 Credits
Introductory Core
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POE-110 | United States Political Economy | |
| POE-120 | International Politics | 3 credits |
| POE-250 | Introduction to Political Philosophy | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| POE-255 | Introduction to Political Philosophy Through Plato | 3 credits |
| POE-263 | Introduction to Political Economy | 3 credits |
| POE-298 | International Research Methods | 2 credits |
Upper-division Requirements
Complete the following required courses.
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POE-351 | Political Economy of Development | 3 credits |
| POE-380 | International Political Economy | 3 credits |
| POE-499 | Senior Seminar: International PoliticalEconomy | 3 credits |
| POE- | Political Economy elective credits | 12 credits |
Students selecting a major in International Political Economy are strongly encouraged to learn a modern foreign language, complete departmental honors (for those who qualify, see below), or otherwise enhance their educational experience.
Students who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.7 in POE courses taken at The College of Idaho are eligible to apply for departmental honors. Eligible students who earn an A in the Senior Seminar will receive departmental honors.
Electives
Electives 15 Credits
Experiential Learning Requirement
International Political Economy majors must complete experiential learning by successfully completing 1-3 credits of an internship (INT-497), Model UN (POE-199 or POE-399), or an international study away program approved by the College.
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POE-199 | Model United Nations I | 1 credits |
| POE-399 | Model United Nations II | 2 credits |
| INT-497 | Internship | 1-6 credits |
Peaks this program fulfills
- Social Sciences & History
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalogMajor Requirements
35 credits (Total does not include prerequisite courses)
Introductory Core
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POE-100 | Essentials of American Government | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| POE-241 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 credits |
| POE-120 | International Politics | 3 credits |
| POE-250 | Introduction to Political Philosophy | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| POE-255 | Introduction to Political Philosophy Through Plato | 3 credits |
| POE-263 | Introduction to Political Economy | 3 credits |
| POE-299 | Evidence, Proof, and Knowledge | 3 credits |
Additional Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POE-498 | Senior Seminar: Political Economy | 3 credits |
| POE ELEC - | Political Economy elective credits | 17 credits |
Students selecting a major in Political Economy are strongly encouraged to learn a modern foreign language, study abroad, complete an internship, complete departmental honors (for those who qualify, see below), or otherwise enhance their educational experience.
Students who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.7 in POE courses taken at The College of Idaho are eligible to apply for departmental honors. Eligible students who earn an A in the Senior Seminar will receive departmental honors.
Peaks this program fulfills
- Social Sciences & History
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalog15 credits (Total does not include prerequisite courses)
Minor Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POE-110 | United States Political Economy | |
| POE-120 | International Politics | 3 credits |
| POE-250 | Introduction to Political Philosophy | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| POE-255 | Introduction to Political Philosophy Through Plato | 3 credits |
| POE-263 | Introduction to Political Economy | 3 credits |
| POE ELEC - | Political Economy elective credits | 3 credits |