What Can I Do With A Degree In Ethics?

In conjunction with Laurentian University, Huntington University offers a three year Bachelor of Arts program in Ethics which may be taken as a single or combined concentration.  Students may decide to focus on either the philosophical or religious dimensions of ethics, or may choose courses from both areas of the program.  A 30 credit Certificate in Ethics Studies is also available to full time B.A. students.  Please see the department link below for further information on programs and course descriptions.

Link to the Ethic's department web site

Skills developed:

  • Exceptional understanding of the nature and role of moral values in today’s world
  • Knowledge of the religious and/or philosophical dimensions of ethics
  • Empathy and imagination in moral understanding and judgment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong research skills

Areas of employment

Graduates of the Ethics program have found employment as human service professionals, teachers, business people, ministers, and corrections and police officers.  Additional careers are available in areas like counseling, public relations, advocacy, and public policy.

Sample Careers:

Bioethical Consultant Labour Relations Specialist

Church Administrator

Legal Assistant

Columnist

Missionary

Community Service Worker

Police Officer

Consumer Advocate

Public Relations Minister

Criminologist

Rehabilitation Counselor

Guidance Counselor

Religious Educator

Hospice Director

Social Worker

Human Resources Specialist

Youth Minister

*Some careers will require a Masters, PhD or further education

Who’s hired Laurentian Grads

Bluewater District School Board

Public interest research groups

Huntington University

Red Cross

Laurentian University

Religious organizations

Toronto Catholic District School Board

Salvation Army

Adoption agencies/Foster Care

Secular publishing houses

Adult education programs

Social service organizations

Consulting services

Special interest groups

Correctional institutions

United Way

Environmental agencies

Youth organizations (YMCA)

Graduate studies are necessary for careers in law, counseling, ethics, and related areas.

A Ph.D. is generally required for teaching at the university or college level

Students should consider combining their ethics degree with other disciplines to increase their marketability following graduation.   Skills in computers, statistics, and business are especially valuable contributions to this degree.


For more information, contact: the Career and Employment Centre by telephone 673-6598 or by email CareerEmploymentCentre@laurentian.ca

 


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