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Certificate in Ethics

Undergraduate Certificate

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Ethics Certificate Overview

An ethics certificate enables a student to develop important intellectual skills, most notably logic, critical thinking, problem-solving, analysis and ethical literacy.

These skills contribute to professional success, engaged citizenship and a well-rounded life.

Department of History, Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Purdue University Northwest’s Department of History, Philosophy, Politics and Economics uses rigorous programs to bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed.

You can find intellectual enrichment and the tools to succeed in diverse careers with this marketable education for the 21st century.

Ethics Certificate Curriculum

This certificate program is open to Purdue Northwest degree-seeking students in any major.

Sample Courses

PHIL 32400: Ethics for the Professions
PHIL 32700: Environmental Ethics
PHIL 32100: Engineering Ethics

Ethics Certificate Course of Study

Ethics Certificate Highlights

An Ethics Certificate is an attractive credential for those many employers who seek ethically literate employees. Moreover, the study of ethics helps students to develop skills in logic, critical thinking, problem-solving and analysis—skills that are essential to success both in one’s career and personal life.

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Ethics Certificate Outcomes

PNW’s Ethics Certificate prepares you to effectively handle challenging conversations and to demonstrate proactive leadership within cutting-edge fields like nursing and cybersecurity.

Meet the Faculty

Samuel Zinaich, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Philosophy

My Name is Samuel Zinaich, Jr. My students call me Dr. Z (at least to my face). I teach ethics and when possible, ancient and modern philosophy. I love teaching and I add a lot of humor to my lectures

Hoon Lee

Continuing Lecturer of Philosophy

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Earn a Certificate in Ethics at PNW

Purdue University Northwest’s ethics certificate provides you with the skills needed to identify and address important ethical and social issues in the career field of your choice.

To see how a certificate in ethics from PNW can help enhance your career skills, take the next step today!

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