Develop your ethical reasoning skills through a range of courses from different departments.
Why Minor in Ethics?
A minor in Ethics will help you develop critical thinking, analytical and ethical reasoning skills that can apply in many to professions and complement your major. With the tremendous and fast-paced changes we are experiencing today, now is the perfect time to minor in Ethics. The interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving you will gain in the Ethics minor will equip you to understand the complex ethical issues arising from developments in artificial intelligence, social media, medicine, climate change, wealth inequality, growing intolerance on matters of race and gender, and more. The ethical reasoning skills you will learn from this interdisciplinary minor will be valued in any professional setting. A solid grounding in the study of ethics equips you to lead your workplace and your community with integrity.
Why Study Ethics at CSUN?
Designed for students from all majors, a minor in Ethics at CSUN teaches skills in ethical reasoning that can be applied to your everyday life and future career. Choose among ethics courses from multiple departments and disciplines.
What You’ll Learn
With an Ethics minor, you will gain a strong foundation in ethical theory, which addresses questions like “how do we tell what is good or right?” You will learn how to use ethical theories from diverse traditions to solve difficult problems that you may encounter at work, at home, and in other areas of your life. The critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills you develop in the Ethics minor will help you identify your own ethical values more clearly and understand how to live them out with integrity.
The Ethics minor includes courses that span a wide array of departments, such as:
- Business Law
- Chicana and Chicano Studies
- Criminology and Justice Studies
- Jewish Studies
- Journalism
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
Careers & Outcomes
A minor in Ethics provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to navigate complex ethical issues and make responsible and informed decisions.
It can be beneficial in a wide range of careers, including:
- Law
- Business
- Healthcare
- Education
- Nonprofit and advocacy work
- Government and public service
- Computer technology
- Data sciences