Ethics in Society
Studying Ethics in Society at DePauw
Ethical decision-making is a fundamental feature of the human condition, pervading our civic lives as well as every kind of professional practice. The ethics in society minor is designed to help you acquire the discernment, reflection, empathy and critical thinking you’ll need to navigate these crucial questions and build a foundation for ethical leadership. This is a highly versatile course of study that can accompany any major, resulting in a personalized academic experience that is tailored to your interests and long-term goals.
The freedom inherent in the ethics in society minor allows you to choose an already defined track – such as business ethics, sustainability, racial justice or biomedical ethics – or choose something more original. In addition to core courses that address the norms and values at stake in any domain, you’ll also enjoy more focused courses that add depth of knowledge as well as an experiential capstone that will help you synthesize the development of your moral reasoning.
Areas of Study
| Minor | School | Format | Course Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics in Society | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | On Campus | 5 Courses |
Minor
Ethics in Society
Format
On Campus
Course Credits
5 Courses
Graduate Outcomes and Careers
Graduate schools DePauw students have attended
- Case Western Reserve School of Medicine
- Columbia University
- Georgetown University Law
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law
- Indiana University School of Medicine
- Loyola University, Chicago
- Southern Methodist University
- University of Colorado Boulder
- Washington University
- Yale Law School
Internships students have participated in
- LNE Group, consulting
- Epigenetics Institute at UPenn School of Medicine, summer internship
- U.S. House of Representatives, aid
- Mayor’s office, Greencastle, Ind., intern
- Jordanian Embassy, Washington D.C.
- Criminal defense attorney’s office, Bloomington, Ind., internship
- Indiana State Senate, Indianapolis
- Reforestation, education and community development project, Ranomafana, Madagascar
Contact Us
Ethics in Society
Leveraging the resources of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the ethics in society minor at DePauw is an interdisciplinary program that integrates the expertise of multiple departments to develop the knowledge and skills needed to excel in a rapidly changing world.
Jennifer Everett
- jennifereverett@depauw.edu
- (765) 658-4722
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100 East Seminary
Greencastle, IN 46135