Ethics, Minor
Experience an interdisciplinary exploration of diverse ethical theories and contemporary issues, allowing you to synthesize perspectives on justice and moral action from various fields and tailor your program of study to align with your interests.
About this Program
As an Ethics minor student, you will delve into diverse viewpoints on contemporary ethical issues, while also exploring theories about virtue, responsibility, duty, agency, and more. The Ethics minor caters to students from all backgrounds and programs of study. You will be able to choose from a vast array of courses within programs such as Philosophy; Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies; History; Social Work; Anthropology and others. The aim of this program is to provide you with a breadth of perspectives on topics related to justice and moral action.
You will work with the Program Director to find courses that best suit your unique interests and complement your major. As an interdisciplinary program, the Ethics minor allows you to truly customize your experience. Themes you might encounter include: a critical examination of religious perspectives on morality; an analysis of structural racism, sexism, and ableism in our society; an evaluation of the historical roots of dominant ethical attitudes today. Because you can customize your learning experience, you will be able to choose courses that highlight the themes, approaches, and issues that matter most to you.
Hear From Our Students
Jean Simpson
Working towards a minor in ethics has fundamentally changed the way I approach my academic and personal goals. I have always been guided towards developing a deeper comprehension, leading me to redefine terms such as justice, equality, and responsibility. I have been pushed by my professors to participate in a journey of personal academic growth that has reinforced the notion that not knowing the correct answer is okay as long as you’re actively striving to discover it.
English, BA, with Minors in Ethics and Criminal Justice, Class of 2025
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For more information about the Ethics Minor, please contact:
Alexandra Romanyshyn
Assistant Professor