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National College Credit Recommendation Service

Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

Consortium for International Studies | Evaluated Learning Experience

Social Ethics SOC 104

Length: 

Varies; self-study.

Location: 
Various; distance learning format.
Dates: 

July 2022 – Present.

Instructional delivery format: 
Hybrid course/exam
Learner Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: examine the three core areas of moral philosophy; identify ethical arguments in a wide variety of settings; apply ethical theory to current events; critically analyze ethical claims; examine the advantages and pitfalls of several ethical theories as they relate to contemporary issues; assess moral judgments and principles as they relate to contemporary ethical decision-making; construct and evaluate moral arguments; apply and critique moral theories as they relate to modern social issues.

Instruction: 

Major topics taught in this course include: three core areas of moral philosophy, the application of ethical theory to current events, ethical arguments, the advantages and pitfalls of several ethical theories, and apply and critique moral theories as they relate to modern social issues.

Credit recommendation: 

In the lower division baccalaureate /associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Social Ethics (7/22).

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