Ethics Minor

Department Information

Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

PO Box 70656
Phone: (423) 439-4425
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/cas/philosophy/

The Ethics minor serves as a natural and important complement to a wide range of fields of study, particularly those in which social justice and social change are high priorities. In addition, employers in both the public and private sectors are increasingly looking for individuals with strong, ethical leadership skills. This program will improve students’ moral decision-making and, as with any program in philosophy, develop better creative and critical thinking, and improve both oral and written communication skills.

Required Courses: 6 credits

• PHIL 2020 - Introduction to Ethics (3 credits)
• PHIL 4017 - Ethical Theory (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 12 credits

• CDST 4317 - Applied and Professional Ethics (3 credits)
• PHIL 3110 - Philosophies of Feminism (3 credits)
• PHIL 3120 - Existentialism (3 credits)
• PHIL 3130 - Bioethics (3 credits)
• PHIL 3140 - Environmental Philosophy (3 credits)
• PHIL 3150 - Philosophy of Law (3 credits)
• PHIL 3210 - Chinese Philosophy (3 credits)
• PHIL 4107 - Classical Political Philosophy (3 credits)
• PHIL 4127 - Modern Political Philosophy (3 credits)
• PHIL 4137 - Marxism (3 credits)
• PHIL 4147 - Health Justice (3 credits)
• PHIL 4177 - Global Justice (3 credits)

Minor Requirement

A minor is a secondary area of study outside of the major program of study with a structured curriculum composed of at least 18 credits of which at least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.