Minor in Healthcare Ethics
Minor in Healthcare Ethics
School of Arts and Sciences
The goal of this minor is to foster the ethical thinking skills required to be a caring and successful healthcare professional. The minor is designed to provide an introduction to the discipline of philosophy for students seeking careers in healthcare and related fields. Students should consult their major advisers and faculty in the philosophy department about the appropriateness of this minor.
Total credit hours required for minor: 15
| Course | Credit Hours | Year Taken | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Ethics Component | |||
| One of the following: | 3 | ||
| Philosophy 107 | Ethics | 1,2 | |
| Philosophy 108 | Professional Ethics | 1,2 | |
| Philosophy 205 | History of Ancient Philosophy | 2,3,4 | |
| Advanced Ethics Component | |||
| Both of the following: | 6 | ||
| Philosophy 385 | Healthcare Ethics | 3,4 | |
| Philosophy 305/505 | Ethical Issues in Contemporary Science and Technology | 3,4 | |
| Relevant Topics Component | |||
| Two courses at 300-level or higher: | 6 | ||
| (Courses to be determined in consultation with the Chair of Philosophy. May be philosophy or non-philosophy courses. Must be related to, but not required for, the student's major. Must have ethical content.) | |||
| 15 | |||
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