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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.
Total Program Credits: 21
| Discipline Core Requirements: | 6 Credits | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values | 3 | |
| PHIL 355G | Moral Philosophy | 3 | |
| Elective Requirements: | 15 Credits | ||
| Complete 15 credits from the following: | 15 | ||
| PHIL 130R | Ethics Forum (1) (Limited to a maximum of 3 credits) | ||
| PHIL 3040 | Media Ethics (3) | ||
| or | COMM 3040 | Media Ethics (3) | |
| 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 3540 | Christian Ethics (3) | ||
| PHIL 357R | 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 450R | Interdisciplinary Senior Ethics Seminar (3) | ||
| PHIL 451R | Ethical Theory Seminar (3) | ||
| PHIL 490R | Independent Study (1-3) (Limited to a maximum of 3 credits) | ||
| ASL 4370 | Ethics for Interpreters (3) | ||
| PHIL 481R | Internship (3) (1-6) | ||
| BIOL 4260 | Ethical Issues in Biology WE (2) | ||
| CS 305G | Global Social and Ethical Issues in Computing (3) | ||
| PJST 3000 | Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies (3) | ||
| AVSC 410G | Global Ethical and Professional Issues in Aviation (3) | ||
| ESFF 2100 | Introduction to Emergency Services Leadership (3) | ||
| CJ 4200 | Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice (3) | ||
| POLS 3300 | Introduction to Public Administration (3) | ||
| ESMG 4650 | Emergency Services Capstone WE (3) | ||
| other advisor-approved course | |||
Graduation Requirements:
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.
Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters) are marked in red and italicized.
| Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| PHIL 2050/205G/205H | Ethics and Values* | 3 |
| Semester total: | 3 | |
| Notes: *required, prerequisite-may already be completed through UVU GE. | ||
| Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| PHIL 355G | Moral Philosophy | 3 |
| Ethics Elective | Refer to list | 3 |
| Ethics Elective | Refer to list | 3 |
| Ethics Elective | Refer to list | 3 |
| Semester total: | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Ethics Elective | Refer to list | 3 |
| Ethics Elective | Refer to list | 3 |
| Semester total: | 6 | |
| Degree total: | 21 | |
The Philosophy and Humanities department is in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences . To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Philosophy and Humanities department, visit their website.
