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Undergraduate Programs

Minor in Applied Ethics

A minor in applied ethics involves studies in human rights issues and also enhances yours preparation for graduate study in law, medicine, natural science, philosophy, religion and theology, or social work. Students may earn a minor in applied ethics by completing the following credits with a grade of C or better in each course and earning at least 8 credits as resident credit at IPFW. Substitutions for these courses may be made with the approval of the department.

This minor also complements a major in such fields as:

  • Anthropology
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Communication
  • English
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Required Courses for a Minor in Applied Ethics

Course Number Course Title Credits
PHIL 111 Ethics 3

 

PHIL 120

PHIL 150

One (1) of the following:

Critical Thinking

Principles of Logic

3

 

PHIL 312

PHIL 326

PHIL 327

PHIL 328

One (1) of the following electives:

Medical Ethics

Business Ethics

Environmental Ethics

Ethics and Animals

3
  Philosophy elective at 300 level or above 3
PHIL 480 Practicum in Applied Ethics 3
  Total 15