{"id":238,"date":"2015-12-11T18:03:01","date_gmt":"2015-12-11T18:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umwwebmaster.wpengine.com\/study\/?post_type=areas&p=238"},"modified":"2023-03-30T15:33:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T19:33:34","slug":"practical-ethics","status":"publish","type":"areas","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/study\/areas\/practical-ethics\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical Ethics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Majors, Minors & Areas of Study<\/div>

Practical Ethics<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Who decides what’s right or wrong?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ethics are key to understanding some of the most challenging and controversial social problems of the 21st century. In UMW\u2019s minor program in practical ethics, you\u2019ll explore the fundamental theories, concepts, and methodologies of ethics; ways of identifying and analyzing contemporary moral issues; and how theory and practice inform one another. How do you feel about reproductive technologies, euthanasia, the treatment of animals, sustainability? Question your own beliefs, and learn how reason and argument affect everyday ethical decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas of Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UMW\u2019s practical ethics minor is wrapped around a core of philosophy courses, including practical, medical, and environmental ethics; social and political philosophy; and introduction to feminism. Participants must also choose classes from a variety of disciplines, including education, geography, and sociology. Courses include business and computer ethics, global environmental problems, medical sociology, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Able to identify ethical issues and evaluate ethical arguments, practical ethics minors catch the attention of employers and grad schools. A background in practical ethics can be useful in any field, particularly law, business, medicine, ecological and resource science, and government or community work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Undergraduates have opportunities to complete research<\/a> and present at conferences, making valuable contacts for the professional world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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