Professional and Applied Ethics, Minor
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Program Overview
As a minor in professional and applied ethics, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of ethical considerations and a familiarity with the literature and issues of professional and applied ethics. You will also learn how to make ethical decisions related to one or more of the following areas: medicine, law, public policy, scientific research, counseling, social work, business, education, personal and social relations, journalism and the media, international relations, communications, computer and information sciences, library science, the life sciences, the social sciences, and environmental studies.
Minor Details
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2024–25 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Minor Requirements (15 Credits)
Recommended for students interested in acquiring an in depth knowledge of ethical considerations, a familiarity with the literature and issues of professional and applied ethics, and a proficiency in making ethical decisions related to one or more of the following areas: medicine, law, public policy, scientific research, counseling, social work, business, education, personal and social relations, journalism and the media, international relations, communications, computer and information sciences, library science, the life sciences, the social sciences, environmental studies.
- One of the following: Philosophy 3305, 3306, 3308, 3731, 3805
- One of the following: Philosophy 2101, 2501, or 2200 or any course 3000-level or above
- Philosophy 3310 and 3320
- Two courses chosen from the following: Philosophy 3307, 3309, 3314, 3315, 3316, 3317, 3318W, 3920, 3740, or a course that is offered by a department or program outside the Philosophy Department and that is approved by the chair of the Philosophy Department
Contact
Samir Chopra
3307 Boylan Hall
E: schopra@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5000 ext. 3215
Robert Lurz
3308 Boylan Hall
E: rlurz@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5311
Matthew Moore, Interim Chair
3300 Boylan Hall
E: matthewm@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5000 ext. 6879
The Support You’ll Find
Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in Philosophy offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.