Ethics and Values Minor
Description
The minor in ethics and values allows students in any field to pursue a concentration of studies in ethics from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The goal of the minor is to teach students to engage in independent ethical reasoning and to enhance their understanding of ethical responsibilities in different areas of life.
Course Requirements
The minor in ethics and values consists of 18 credit hours from the list below, of which 12 credit hours must be at the 300 level or above.
Approved Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 1010 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 1020 | Introduction to Professional Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 1040 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
| PHIL 2020 | Intro to Ethical Policy Debate | 3 |
| PHIL 2030 | AI Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL/RELG 3310 | Buddhism | 3 |
| PHIL 3320 | Aesthetics | 3 |
| PHIL 3330 | Ethical Theory | 3 |
| PHIL/RELG 3340 | Biomedical Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 3350 | Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 3360 | Moral Psychology | 3 |
| PHIL 3370 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 3380 | Advanced Ethical Policy Debate | 3 |
| PHIL/RELG 3390 | Religious Ethics: Issues and Methods | 3 |
| PHIL 3400 | Philosophy of Law | 3 |
| PHIL 3410 | Care Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 3420 | Consequentialism | 3 |
| PHIL 3440 | Philosophy of Film | 3 |
| PHIL 3450 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 3460 | Ethical Disagreement and Dialogue | 3 |
| PHIL 3470 | Conservative Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 3480 | Feminist Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 4030 | Seminar in Ethical Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 4050 | Seminar in Legal/Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 5020 | Advanced Seminar in Value Theory | 3 |
Other Academic Requirements
A minimum grade of C is required in all courses applied toward the minor in ethics and values.