Diploma in Ethics

About this programme

Students must have a 3 or 4 year undergraduate degree. The program is designed for students who have degrees in areas other than Philosophy. While no particular background is presupposed, Diploma students are required to have writing skills sufficiently strong to write essays at the university level. The Diploma in Ethics is a program of study that may be completed full-time in one year or part-time over a number of years. The Diploma, offered through the Department of Philosophy, is designed as a response to a wide and growing interest in the ethical dimensions of professional and public life. The purpose of this program is to enable participants to strengthen and develop their understanding of ethics so as to enhance their ability to recognize and respond to ethical issues in a wide variety of social settings. The Diploma in Ethics will educate students in the essential concepts, central issues, history, and methodologies of ethical reasoning. The program also emphasizes critical thinking skills, writing skills and verbal skills. The program is geared towards students who have degrees in subjects other than Philosophy, and thus presupposes no prior background in ethics or Philosophy. 0.5 course: Philosophy 2700F/G . An additional 3.5 courses in Ethics at the 2000 level or higher drawn from, Philosophy 2033A/B, Philosophy 2035F/G, Philosophy 2062F/G, Philosophy 2065F/G, Philosophy 2073F/G, Philosophy 2074F/G, Philosophy 2077F/G, Philosophy 2078F/G, Philosophy 2080, Philosophy 2355F/G, Philosophy 2356F/G, Philosophy 2630F/G, Philosophy 2710F/G, Philosophy 2715F/G, Philoso