Program Overview
The Political Economy program at Ashland University explores the history, principles and interactions between political policy and economics. You will examine the foundations of free society, discuss questions of justice and human well-being and determine the impact of modern government on markets and the businesses that allow them to thrive. You may graduate with a major or a minor in this field on your path toward a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Learning Experiences
Students in the Political Economy program benefit from seminar-style classes that promote free and open discussion of ideas, both modern and historical. As you study the inner workings of governmental economics, you will travel near and far to meet local business leaders and pursue internships in legislative and nonprofit environments. You are also invited to participate in entrepreneurial initiatives through the Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship in the College of Business and Economics.
Whether you pursue a major or minor in Political Economy, you may apply to the Ashbrook Scholars Program in the Ashbrook Center. This prestigious scholarship is awarded to exceptional students of History, Political Science and Political Economy. Recipients gain access to a national network of political scholars and exclusive internship opportunities.
Graduate Outcomes
You will leave Ashland University with the knowledge, experience and enrichment you need to attend graduate school or pursue careers in business, law and public policy. You will appreciate the economic impact of political institutions, understand questions of economic freedom and justice and be well-prepared for the complexities of modern economic policy.
Sample Curriculum
Required courses include:
- Foundations of Political Economy
- Understanding Politics
- Political Economy of a Free Society
- Democracy in America
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Western Political Thought III
Download a copy of the Four-Year Curriculum Guide and the Projected Course Offering.
Contact Information
John Moser, Ph.D.
Chair, History and Political Science Department
Professor of History
254 Dwight Schar College of Education
jmoser1@ashland.edu
419-289-5231
Lori Shire
Administrative Assistant
203 Bixler Hall
lshire@ashland.edu
419-289-5110