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ETHICS

The OCU Ethics program provides you with a comprehensive and interdisciplinary understanding of ethical theories, principles, and their applications across various fields. This program is designed to equip students with the critical thinking skills, moral reasoning and ethical frameworks necessary to navigate complex ethical dilemmas in both academic and professional settings. 

Our program provides you with a holistic education that not only imparts a deep understanding of ethical theories but also equips you with the practical skills needed to address ethical challenges in diverse personal and professional contexts. Graduates are prepared to make informed, principled decisions and contribute to ethical leadership in their chosen fields.

Credit Hours: 19

Required: 7

COURSE NUMBERCOURSE TITLECREDIT HOURS
PHIL/REL 2213Moral and Social Philosophy3
Choose one course from the following:
PHIL 3114Ancient and Medieval Philosophy4
PHIL 3214Modern Philosophy4
PHIL 3314Knowledge and Reality4

Electives (select three): 9

COURSE NUMBERCOURSE TITLECREDIT HOURS
PHIL/REL 2163Moral Issues in Contemporary Culture – Variable Topics (may be repeated with different content)3
PHIL 2203 OR MGMT 2223Business Ethics and Leadership3
PHIL/REL 2313Peace and Nonviolence3
PHIL/REL 2413Environmental Ethics3
PHIL/REL 2513Ethics of Communication3
PHIL/REL 2613Medical Ethics3
PHIL/REL 2703Introduction to Christian Ethics3
PHIL 3413Professional Ethics3

Upper-division elective (select one): 3

COURSE NUMBERCOURSE TITLECREDIT HOURS
PHIL/POLS 3513Political Philosophy3
PHIL/REL 3613Problems and Issues in Christian Ethics3
PHIL 3763Ethical Theory3
 Other 3000- or 4000- level courses in philosophy and/or religion with sufficient content in ethics (to be determined by the chair of the philosophy department) 
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