Bioethics Minor

Sponsoring department:

Philosophy

Molloy Program of Study Code: BETMI

 

Bioethics, the study of ethical issues related to medicine and the biological sciences, is a field of growing importance and popularity.  Students pursuing careers in health care, human services, or the biological sciences benefit from the study of ethical issues that they may encounter in their future careers.  Additionally, all students can benefit from the study of ethical topics they will encounter in their future lives as individuals, global citizens, and ethical leaders. The bioethics minor equips students with the ability to critically analyze major ethical issues in bioethics related to medical ethics, the health of the broader community, the value-laden nature of medicine and science, and bias and discrimination in healthcare. 

 

Requirements

Required Courses

ETH 2880Introduction to Bioethics

3

PHI 1020Critical Thinking

3

Complete either ETH course (3 Credits)

ETH 3880Advanced Bioethics

3

ETH 3900H(Honors) Bioethics in the Contemporary World

3

ETH 3900H may be taken by Honors Program students.

Complete three Ethics elective credits (9 Credits)

 

ETH 2500Ethics: Theory and Practice

3

ETH 2520Sexual Ethics

3

ETH 2540Ethics, Justice and Society

3

ETH 2550Environmental Ethics

3

ETH 2790Religion and Global Moral Issues

3

ETH 2890Disability Ethics

3

Two Elective courses may be substituted from approved courses in nursing, sociology, social work, psychology, legal studies, theology and religious studies, gerontology or another related field. The chairperson of the Philosophy Department will work with participating departments to evaluate whether a course meets program objectives.

Total Credit Hours: 18