Ethics And Professionalism

This General Education course focuses upon ethical issues and dilemmas faced by individuals as citizens and as professionals. It helps students to clarify their values and establish a framework for ethical decision-making. Ethical issues of a general nature are examined which relate to a wide variety of concerns, such as those faced by citizens in the exploration of life issues ranging from environmental to human right concerns. A component of the course allows students to investigate the ethical codes of their chosen profession and apply ethical analysis models to dilemmas which typify those often encountered in the practice of their profession or vocation.