About this Program
The ethics minor provides an academic structure to the rigorous study of both ethical theory and ethical practice.
Program Overview
Grounded in philosophy and religious studies, the program is nevertheless interdisciplinary in the wide range of majors with which it can interface.
Students who complete the minor will have (1) a solid grasp of the foundations of and differences between the major theories of normative value, (2) a facility with the application of these theories to practical situations that includes an awareness of their respective advantages & disadvantages, potential conflicts, and areas of corroboration, (3) a recognition of the diverse instantiations of the main ethical theories in divergent cultures, and (4) an awareness of ethical thinking as embodying sensibilities about and remedies to inequitable power differentials and other injustices.
See our course catalog for more information on this program.
Degrees Offered
- Minor
Are you ready to say Hello?
Choose a Pathway
Information will vary based on program level. Select a path to find the information you're looking for!
What majors pair well with the ethics minor?
Explore complementary majors that build upon and tie into the ethics minor.
Art and Archaeology, Archaeology Concentration
archaeologists often work at the intersection of material culture, economics and ethics.
Art and Archaeology, Art History Concentration
Art historians often work at the intersection of art, economics and ethics.
Art and Archaeology, Studio Art Concentration
Having a knowledge of philosophy is important for those who wish to make art that is culturally relevant.
Biology
A strong combination for students interested in the societal and moral dimensions of biology and life sciences (e.g., biomedical ethics).
Business Administration
Business teaches how to lead and grow organizations; ethics ensures those actions are grounded in integrity and social responsibility.
Communication Arts
This combination ensures messages are grounded in integrity, fairness and social awareness.
Computer Science
Essential for students interested in AI ethics, data privacy and tech policy, this pairing encourages responsible innovation and critical thinking about technology's impact.
English
The study of philosophy can deepen one's literary analysis and writing skills.
Political Science
The political science major often asks questions about ethical uses of military force as well as how/if ethical considerations impact public policymaking domestically in the United States and in other countries.
Program Contact
Professor of Philosophy