About this Program
- College: Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education
- Credits: 15 | Completed with minimum grades of C and no S/U
Center Information
The Hamilton Center is devoted to research and teaching on Western civilization and the principles of a free society. Here students see past their horizons and prepare for lifetimes of leadership by studying the greatest works of the Western tradition and beyond. Open inquiry and the pursuit of excellence grounded in Western civilization and the American experience are the foundation of an education that will lead our students to thrive not just while at the University of Florida, but throughout their lives and careers. Liberal education promises to be a transformative experience and the university, “the meeting place of the greats”. The Hamilton Center fulfills that promise.
CONTACT
Email | 352.273.3040
Physical Address:
432 Newell Drive
CSE 3534
Gainesville, FL 32611
Mailing Address:
Hamilton Center
University of Florida
432 Newell Hall
PO Box 117460
Gainesville, FL 32611
Curriculum
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations Courses | ||
| Provides the intellectual foundation of the minor. | ||
| ISS 2122 | The History of Political Economy | 3 |
| ISS 2440 | Introduction to Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law | 3 |
| Historical and Theoretical Perspectives Courses. Select 2: | 6 | |
| Liberty and Order: Philosophical, Political, Economic and Legal Perspectives | ||
| Human Flourishing: Philosophical, Political, Economic and Legal Perspectives | ||
| Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law (Major Figures of Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law - Variable topics) | ||
| Special Topics in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law (Variable topics) | ||
| Applied Knowledge Course | ||
| This capstone allows PPEL minors to apply the content, knowledge, and historical and theoretical perspectives to real-world problems. | ||
| ISS 4931 | Big Problems in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law (Variable topics) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |