Ethics, Minor

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Program Description

A student in the Ethics program is offered an innovative approach in correlating various disciplines with structured ethical research. The program offers students opportunities to enhance their capacity to enter their chosen professions, careers, and vocations as ethical leaders. Students will examine real world ethical issues in the context of various disciplines, a valuable credential for employment and further education. UVU has had a vested interest in Interdisciplinary Ethics since the 1980s, offering prestigious programs such as Ethics Across the Curriculum and hosting the only Ethics Center in the USHE system. The undergraduate Ethics curriculum and the Center for the Study of Ethics have received repeated national recognitions for their innovative and influential programs, conferences, events, symposia, and lecture series that educate students and the community about contemporary ethical issues.

Matriculation Requirements

1. Admitted to a bachelor degree program at UVU.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		18
Discipline Core Requirements		6 Credits
PHIL 3550G	Moral Philosophy	3
PHIL 4810R	Internship (1-6)	3
Elective Requirements		12 Credits
Complete 12 credits from the following:		12
PHIL 1300R	Ethics Forum (1) (Limited to a maximum of 3 credits)
PHIL 3040	Media Ethics (3)
or COMM 3040	Media Ethics
PHIL 3450	Philosophy of Childhood (3)
PHIL 3460	The Ethics of Human/Animal Relationships (3)
PHIL 3510	Business and Professional Ethics (3)
PHIL 3520	Bioethics (3)
PHIL 3530	Environmental Ethics (3)
PHIL 3570R	Moral Reasoning Through Case Studies Ethics Bowl (3) (Limited to a maximum of 3 credits with approval of instructor and department chair)
PHIL 3700	Social and Political Philosophy (3)
PHIL 3710	Philosophy of Law (3)
PHIL 4500R	Interdisciplinary Senior Ethics Seminar (3)
PHIL 4510R	Ethical Theory Seminar (3)
PHIL 4900R	Independent Study (1-3) (Limited to a maximum of 3 credits)
BIOL 4260	Ethical Issues in Biology (2)
CS 3050G	Global Social and Ethical Issues in Computing (3)
ASL 3375	Ethics for Interpreters (undefined)
CJ 4200	Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice (3)
PJST 2000	Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies (undefined)
ESFF 2100	Servant-Leadership for the Emergency Services (3)
AVSC 4100G	Global Ethical and Professional Issues in Aviation (3)
POLS 3300	Introduction to Public Administration (3)
ESMG 4650	Emergency Services Capstone (3)
other advisor-approved course

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

Second Year
Semester 4		Credit Hours
PHIL 3550G	Moral Philosophy	3
	Credit Hours	3
Third Year
Semester 5
Ethics Elective		3
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 6
Ethics Elective		3
	Credit Hours	3
Fourth Year
Semester 7
Ethics Elective		3
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 8
Ethics Elective		3
PHIL 4810R	Internship	3
	Credit Hours	6
	Total Credit Hours	18

An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.

Online course options are available at https://www.uvu.edu/online/courses/index.html, and advising support is available through your assigned advisor.

Plan of Study Grid

Second Year
Semester 4		Credit Hours
PHIL 3550G	Moral Philosophy	3
	Credit Hours	3
Third Year
Semester 5
Elective		3
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 6
Elective		3
	Credit Hours	3
Fourth Year
Semester 7
Elective		3
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 8
Elective		3
PHIL 4810R	Internship	1-6
	Credit Hours	4-9
	Total Credit Hours	16-21

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Think critically and competently about a broad range of ethical issues.
2. Apply theoretical concepts and principles to real-life situations and conundrums.
3. Make informed, suitable, and compassionate ethical decisions.
4. Analyze philosophical ethical theories and the interdisciplinarity of ethics.
5. Work collaboratively with others.
6. Communicate with clarity and precision verbally and in writing.