Ethics Minor

Program Overview

Students can choose from a range of courses in fields such as accounting, criminal justice, and philosophy to fulfill the 18-credit requirement. The program equips graduates with the skills to identify, analyze, and advocate for ethical behavior in various professional and personal contexts.

Program Outline

The program also covers the history of ethical theories in the West.

Requirements (18 credits):

• PHL 340 Ethics in Theory and Practice (3 credit hours)
• 15 credits from the following:
• ACC 350 Ethics in Accounting (3 credit hours)
• CCJ 203 Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice (3 credit hours)
• HSV 316 Ethical Aspects of the Human Services (3 credit hours)
• IFS 475 Cybersecurity (3 credit hours)
• MGT 445 Ethical Leadership and Social Responsibility in Organizations (3 credit hours)
• PHL 238 Race, Gender, and Sexuality (3 credit hours) crosslisted as WGS 238 Race, Gender, and Sexuality (3 credit hours)
• PHL 240 Environmental Ethics (3 credit hours)
• PHL 340 Ethics in Theory and Practice (3 credit hours)
• PHL 342 Professional Ethics (3 credit hours)
• PHL 346 Bioethics (3 credit hours)
• PHL 450 Philosophy Internship (3 credit hours)
• PHL 451 Philosophy Internship (3 credit hours)
• PHL 498 Independent Study (1-3 credit hours)
• PHL 499 Independent Study (1-3 credit hours)

Other:

The Ethics minor program is designed to prepare students for careers in a variety of fields, including business, government, healthcare, and education. Graduates of the program will be able to:

• Identify and analyze ethical issues in a variety of contexts.
• Communicate effectively about ethical issues.
• Advocate for ethical behavior.