The Philosophy & Public Policy Major
Philosophy& Public Policy is among the three major offered by the Philosophy Department.
The major in Philosophy and Public Policy is designed for students interested in the application of philosophical ideas and tools to the analysis of current public policy debates. Its interdisciplinary approach combines a solid preparation in political philosophy with courses from this and other departments that introduce particular public policy issues. This major prepares students for eventual careers in government, politics, and law.
The Philosophy Department attempts to provide meaningful and effective advising. Each of the major programs has a special advising plan and students are urged to take advantage of it. A student who intends to sign up as a major in one of these programs should contact the department chairperson, who will discuss the advising component of the program.