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UIndy's philosophy program invites you to delve into profound subjects alongside equally inquisitive peers. You'll grapple with fundamental questions about purpose and values, study philosophy's historical evolution, and analyze ethics' place in contemporary society. Advanced students can progress beyond questioning to crafting practical solutions for actual challenges - transitioning from theoretical inquiry to tangible impact.
Regardless of your primary field of study, future collaborative work environments await. With growing demand for principled leadership across all sectors, an ethics specialization equips you to confidently navigate moral dilemmas and make well-reasoned choices when entering professional life.
Requiring only 12 credit hours, the ethics concentration seamlessly complements your major through tailored coursework. Courses including Ethics, Aristotle, Business Ethics and Medical Ethics allow you to analyze industry-specific ethical challenges, culminating in a capstone paper that synthesizes philosophical principles with your chosen discipline.
KEY BENEFITS
Professors actively participate in the Indiana Philosophical Association and contribute to diverse scholarly publications
Intimate class settings foster strong mentor-student connections
Advanced students can design personalized independent study courses with faculty guidance
Specialized courses frequently adapt to reflect student interests
Participants develop competencies in respectful debate, logical analysis, research methods, and effective communication
Graduates typically outperform other humanities majors on graduate school admissions tests