Philosophy, Politics, and Law Certificate at University of Montana

Programme overview

The Philosophy, Politics, and Law (PPL, pronounced “People”) certificate provides students with the opportunity to learn about the philosophical foundations, history, and social practice of human rights and liberties in modern democracies. Students are expected to gain a deep understanding of how our legal and political institutions have functioned in the past, how they currently function, and how they ought to function, as well as how citizens might play a meaningful role in them. While philosophical analysis focuses on what constitutes legitimate political authority and its exercise over individual behavior, one also need to understand how human social and political life actually works.

Faculty: College of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 27 credit hours | Location: Missoula, MT, United States

Career pathways

It is also a good springboard for careers in business, public service, international affairs, journalism, and teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies (University of Montana undergraduate admission; no separate programme-specific application is listed unless noted). All courses chosen for the certificate must be completed with a grade of C or better. This certificate requires a GPA of 3.0.

Duration: 27 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://umontana.edu/apply.php

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