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PHIL 1020: Introduction to Professional Ethics
3 credits
Students will examine the moral dilemmas professionals face as a consequence of their special training, skills, and work-related duties.
Undergraduate
Ethics and Values, Minor
Learn the principles that guide ethical thinking and action.
About the Minor in Ethics and Values
The Department of Philosophy and Religion in the College of Liberal Arts offers the minor in Ethics and Values. Every student, no matter their major or career goals, can benefit from the study of ethics.
Focusing in both the theoretical and practical perspectives, Ethics and Values minors learn to understand the ultimate principles that guide ethical thinking and action. The minor also trains students to engage in independent ethical reasoning and to grasp ethical responsibilities in many different areas of life.
The Department of Philosophy and Religion is home to many faculty with expertise in ethics, including a privately funded position by a distinguished alumnus with extensive business experience who saw the need for enhancing ethical training among young people. Ethics and Values exposes students to integrity, honest communication, respect, and confidentiality; all of which are crucial to the proper functioning of any organization or company.
A minor in Ethics and Values is useful in business, law, medicine, non-profit work, education, government/public service, journalism, counseling, and more!
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Program Information
Degree
Required Credit Hours
18
Program Type
Minor
Program Location
School
What are some courses you will take to earn an Ethics and Values minor?
Here are some of the classes you may take while earning your minor in Ethics and Values.
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PHIL 2030: AI Ethics
3 credits
This class explores ethical challenges facing users, designers, managers, and future policy leaders in the realm of Artificial Intelligence.
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PHIL 3340: Biomedical Ethics
3 credits
Ethical issues in contemporary biomedicine, e.g., death and dying, patient rights, and the challenges of new medical technology.
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PHIL 3400: Philosophy of Law
3 credits
Philosophical issues in law, e.g., its relation to ethics and politics, the nature of justice and of responsibility.
Welcome to the College of Liberal Arts
As Coordinator of Student Recruitment for the College of Liberal Arts, I work with students, and their parents, who are interested in attending UM for their undergraduate degrees. I coordinate personalized visits to our departments, answer questions about the majors and programs in the CLA and handle all recruitment communications from the CLA. Please feel free to send me any questions you may have. It is my job to make sure you have everything you need to make an informed decision on where to spend your college career, and I hope it will be with the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi!
Annabelle Harris
CLA Coordinator of Student Recruitment
Future CLA Students
College of Liberal Arts Undergraduate Students
We invite future undergraduates to learn about the College of Liberal Arts, the value of the liberal arts education, our programs, career opportunities, and resources to help you succeed. You can also request a personalized degree sheet.
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