PHI 2649 APPLIED ETHICS IN PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONS 3 credits

"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This course is a practical approach to recognizing, understanding and solving ethical problems confronting individuals in public safety professions. Emphasis is placed on understanding the historical development of ethical thinking, as well as critical analysis of a wide variety of ethical theories. Students will also examine a variety of ethical dilemmas and issues relevant to public safety professionals and will practice resolving such through ethical reasoning, as well as by reference to legal and professional codes of conduct. Relevant professional issues will be analyzed from both legal and moral perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills necessary for the critical thinking, problem-solving, and responsible decision-making necessary for those in positions of public trust. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both PHI 2649 and any of the following courses: PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2622 or PHI 2635. 47 contact hours.