Ethics (Specialization)

In today’s ever-changing world, there is no shortage of ethical dilemmas in need of innovative solutions. Social movements like #MeToo, political debates over border walls and Brexit, and headline grabbing questions over cloning and online privacy all make one thing clear - there is growing need for ethically minded individuals in every sector. For students pursuing a single or joint-major Philosophy degree, this specialization offers a solid foundation in ethical theory and applied ethics related to the fields of medicine, resource management, computing, law, business and more.

Graduating students who have fulfilled the requirements for a single or joint-major Philosophy degree may graduate with a Specialization in Ethics, if they have successfully completed the following 5.0 credits:

• 0.5 PHIL credit consisting of PHIL 3110H
• PHIL credit from PHIL 1000H, 1100H, or 1200H
• 0.5 PHIL credit from PHIL 2010H, 2020H, 2030H, or 3030H
• PHIL credits from PHIL 2110H, 2150H, 2390H, 3140H, 3180H, 3301H, 3302H, 3370H, 4250H, 4260H, 4310H, or 4390H
   

Degrees Offered:

• B.A.
• B.A. (Honours)

Locations:

• Peterborough
• Durham GTA

Degree:
Philosophy

Resume Boosters:

• Gain hands-on experience navigating real ethical scenarios through detailed case studies 
• Develop an extensive understanding of ethical theory and knowledge of how it applies to the (sometimes messy) reality of human life
• Put your work on display at the Trent Philosophy Society’s annual student symposium

Career Paths:

• Ethics Consultant
• Human Rights Lawyer
• Social Policy Analyst
• Journalist
• Corporate Compliance Officer
• Human Resource Manager
• Doctor
• Public Relations Professional
• Politician

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
• A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
• A minimum 70% overall final average
• ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%