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Introduction to Ethics: Theory and App

Class Number: SOCSCI1 10809166-9 - Intro to Ethics: Theory & App
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-809-166 INTRO TO ETHICS: THEORY & APP ...basic understanding of theoretical foundations of ethical thought; analyze/compare relevant issues using diverse ethical perspectives; critically evaluate individual, social/professional standards of behavior--applying a systematic decision-making process.(Prerequisite: GPA greater/equal to 2.6; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 15 AND English greater/equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better)

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

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Credit for Prior Learning

What will I learn?

  1. Summarize major ethical theories
  2. Evaluate major ethical theories
  3. Apply ethical theories to challenging situations
  4. Examine the role of values in ethical theories
  5. Develop a personal ethical decision-making process
  6. Defend an ethical stance based on a selected issue

Class Details

Class Number:
SOCSCI1 10809166-9 - Intro to Ethics: Theory & App
Date:
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Delivery:
Online
Term:
2026 Fall Session 2

Class Notes

Course Materials: 

  • Digital materials will be available on Canvas by the first day of class. 

  • The fee is included in your tuition statement as the 'Digital Material Access Fee'. 

  • You can optionally buy a print version of the textbook from the NWTC Bookstore.  

This is an Online class that can be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see Online Classes. 

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
10/21/2026 - 12/18/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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