BA Philosophy, Politics and the Public

Do you want to change the world? As a student in the Philosophy, Politics, and the Public honors program (PPP), you’ll get to fuel your passion for politics, government and community with challenging academics, meaningful internship experiences and international study.

Through multi-disciplinary coursework, you’ll be able to develop and pursue your own interests in understanding and engaging in the public sphere. You’ll also become actively involved in political life, working on political campaigns or interning with a legal or government office or non-profit organization, and researching and lobbying on behalf of important legislation. A grant will support you in studying abroad for a semester at your choice of institutions all over the world—from London or Paris, to Seoul or Dakar—or participating in a PPP faculty-led program in Berlin or Israel.

PPP is a rigorous, interdisciplinary honors program at Xavier University. Admission to the program is competitive. Students typically rank in the top 15 percent of their high school class, and present composite scores of at least 1300 (SAT) or 29 (ACT), however these are not strict requirements for admission.