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Social Science 110: Ethics in the Social Sciences
Varies (self-study, self-paced).
March 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: discuss morality, ethics, and values from diverse perspectives; explore prominent theories such as Kohlberg's stages and Gilligan's gender-based approach to moral development; analyze the distinction between consequentialist and non-consequentialist moral viewpoints; examine the historical and cultural foundations of ethical theories worldwide; apply ethical principles to professional practices in social science fields like counseling and psychology; and develop skills in ethical decision-making and navigate complex ethical dilemmas in various contexts.
The course is self-paced. Instruction is delivered through online video and text lessons. Students are assessed through quizzes, assignments and a proctored final exam. Major topics include morality; Ethical theories; ethics in professional practice; models for ethical decision-making; cultivating ethical counseling relationships; addressing ethical issues in helping professions; ethics in social science research; ethics in human subject research; ethical data practices and technology; and intellectual property rights and academic integrity.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Psychology or Sociology (5/24).
