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.
Minor Requirements
Credit Hours: 19 total
Required: 7 hours
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
PHIL/REL 2213
Moral and Social Philosophy
3
Choose one course from the following:
PHIL 3114
Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
4
PHIL 3214
Modern Philosophy
4
PHIL 3314
Knowledge and Reality
4
Electives (select three): 9 hours
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
PHIL/REL 2163
Moral Issues in Contemporary Culture 鈥� Variable Topics (may be repeated with different content)
3
PHIL 2203 OR MGMT 2223
Business Ethics and Leadership
3
PHIL/REL 2313
Peace and Nonviolence
3
PHIL/REL 2413
Environmental Ethics
3
PHIL/REL 2513
Ethics of Communication
3
PHIL/REL 2613
Medical Ethics
3
PHIL/REL 2703
Introduction to Christian Ethics
3
PHIL 3413
Professional Ethics
3
Upper-division elective (select one): 3 hours
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
PHIL/POLS 3513
Political Philosophy
3
PHIL/REL 3613
Problems and Issues in Christian Ethics
3
PHIL 3763
Ethical Theory
3
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)
