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Theoretical ethics is the study of the value judgments we apply to human choices and human behavior. What exactly do we mean when we say that someone or something is \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cbad,\u201d and what basis do we have for making such judgments? There has never been a shortage of traditions and conventions that will answer these questions for you, but ethical theory requires you to do the hard work of discovering the truth about morality through your own independent thinking and rational argument.<\/span><\/p>\n

Applied ethics is the application of ethical theory to particular questions and contexts. Applied ethics courses focus on a specific discipline or field, such as business, health care, politics, or criminal justice. Applied ethics brings ethical theory to life, and turns it into a useful tool for creating a life of purpose and value.<\/span><\/p>\n

A minor in theoretical and applied ethics requires 18 credits, including PHI 120 Introduction to Ethical Theory, and 5 more classes from the following list.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Anthropology Courses<\/span><\/p>\n

ANT\/SOC 206 Culture and Law<\/span><\/p>\n

ANT\/COM 208 Intercultural Communication<\/span><\/p>\n

Communication Courses<\/span><\/p>\n

COM 219 Communication Ethics<\/span><\/p>\n

COM 247 Live News & Election Coverage<\/span><\/p>\n

Humanistic Studies Courses<\/span><\/p>\n

HUM 110 Moral Issues in Modern Society<\/span><\/p>\n

Justice and Law Administration Courses<\/span> (only 2 JLA courses can apply toward the minor)<\/span><\/p>\n

JLA\/SOC 201 Criminology<\/span><\/p>\n

JLA\/SOC 205\u2014Juvenile Delinquency<\/span><\/p>\n

JLA\/SOC 336\u2014White Collar Crime<\/span><\/p>\n

JLA 408 Human Rights<\/span><\/p>\n

Philosophy Courses<\/span><\/p>\n

PHI 221 Ethical Issues in Business<\/span><\/p>\n

PHI 223 Ethical Issues in Health Care<\/span><\/p>\n

PHI 225 Ethics and Animals<\/span><\/p>\n

PHI 227 Ethics in Computing<\/span><\/p>\n

Political Science Courses<\/span><\/p>\n

PS 201 Political Theory<\/span><\/p>\n

PS 401 Global Conflict Resolution<\/span><\/p>\n

PS 402 Violent and Nonviolent Conflict Resolution<\/span><\/p>\n

Psychology Courses<\/span><\/p>\n

PSY 309 Social Psychology and the Law<\/span><\/p>\n

PSY 346 Moral Development<\/span><\/p>\n

Social Sciences Courses<\/span><\/p>\n

SS 401 Fundamentals of Conflict Resolution<\/span><\/p>\n

SS 402 Mediation: Theory and Practice<\/span><\/p>\n

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