Ethics, Leadership and Service

Program Overview

The Ethics, Leadership and Service minor at Mercer University cultivates ethical leaders who contribute to a better world. It fosters ethical decision-making, leadership skills, and a commitment to service. Students can tailor their path through diverse elective courses and apply their principles in practical settings, preparing them for careers in fields such as non-profit organizations, government, education, and business.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Ethics, Leadership and Service program at Mercer University fosters ethical leaders who contribute to a better world. The program cultivates perspectives, knowledge, emotional intelligence, and skills for living a meaningful and humane life. It emphasizes the well-being of others and recognizes that ethics cannot be separated from service. The minor integrates diverse disciplines and allows students to tailor their path to their interests, goals, and talents.

Objectives:

• Develop an understanding of ethics, its theories, and its application in various contexts.
• Foster ethical decision-making and leadership skills.
• Cultivate a commitment to service and community engagement.
• Prepare students to lead lives of integrity and worth.

Program Description:

The Ethics, Leadership and Service minor consists of 19 hours of coursework and service. The coursework includes:

• Ethics and Leadership (3 hours)
• Service Learning (3 hours)
• Philosophical Perspectives on Ethics (3 hours)
• Religion and Ethics (3 hours)
• Elective Courses (7 hours)
Students can choose elective courses from a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, religion, political science, sociology, and business.

Careers:

The Ethics, Leadership and Service minor prepares students for a wide range of careers in fields such as:

• Non-profit organizations
• Government and public service
• Education
• Healthcare
• Business
• Law