Students in the Graduate Certificate in Theoretical and Applied Ethics program specialize in applying ethical theories and principles to complex contemporary situations.
This interdisciplinary graduate certificate focuses on specific topics of ethical inquiry in philosophy, humanities, the arts, sciences, health care, business, education, criminal justice, public administration, public relations, journalism, politics and other areas.
Please note: Theoretical and Applied Ethics Graduate Certificate may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.
International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit http://global.ucf.edu/. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at (407) 823-2337.
UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. Refer to State Restrictions for current information.
Students may choose to specialize in some specific academic discipline or tailor their own areas of concentration.
All elective courses have been approved for inclusion by the chair or director of the relevant program. However, students without the appropriate prerequisites to courses will need to obtain the consent of the instructor to enroll.
Total Credit Hours Required: 12 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree
Required Courses—6 Credit Hours
- PHI 5627 - Theoretical and Applied Ethics 3 Credit Hours
- PHI 5665 - Knowledge, Responsibility, and Society 3 Credit Hours
Elective Courses—6 Credit Hours
Students choose two from the following list. Availability contingent on department annual offerings and instructor approval.
- ACG 6835 - Ethics and Professionalism in Accounting and Auditing 3 Credit Hours
- ADV 6209 - Advertising and Society 3 Credit Hours
- ANG 6003 - Ethics in Anthropology 3 Credit Hours
- BUL 6444 - Law and Ethics 3 Credit Hours
- CCJ 5456 - The Administration of Justice 3 Credit Hours
- CCJ 6431 - Leadership and Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 Credit Hours
- CCJ 6485 - Issues in Justice Policy 3 Credit Hours
- CJC 5020 - Foundations of Corrections 3 Credit Hours
- CJE 5021 - Foundations of Law Enforcement 3 Credit Hours
- CJL 6568 - Law and Social Control 3 Credit Hours
- CLP 6932 - Ethical and Professional Issues in Mental Health Practices 3 Credit Hours
- CLP 7623 - Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology 3 Credit Hours
- EDF 6727 - Critical Analysis of Social, Ethical, Legal, and Safety Issues Related to Education 3 Credit Hours
- EDH 6407 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Student Personnel 3 Credit Hours
- HSA 6555 - Health Care Ethics and Law 4 Credit Hours
- IDC 6600 - Emerging Cyber Issues 3 Credit Hours
- MAN 6066 - Ethical Leadership 3 Credit Hours
- MHS 6702 - Ethical and Legal Issues 3 Credit Hours
- MMC 6202 - Legal and Ethical Issues for Communication 3 Credit Hours
- PAD 5041 - Ethics and Values in Public Administration 3 Credit Hours
- PET 5495 - Critical Issues: Ethics in Coaching and Sport 3 Credit Hours
- PHI 5634 - Medical Ethics 3 Credit Hours
- PHI 5687 - Ethics in Science and Technology 3 Credit Hours
- PHI 5697 - Neuroethics 3 Credit Hours
- PHI 6679 - Digital Ethics 3 Credit Hours
- PHM 5035 - Environmental Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
- POT 6007 - Seminar in Political Theory 3 Credit Hours
- SPB 6506 - Moral and Ethical Issues in Sport 1.5 Credit Hours
- WST 5347 - Research in Women and Gender Studies 3 Credit Hours
Application Requirements
Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution recognized by UCF. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.
Relevant experience with theoretical and applied ethics through course work at the undergraduate or graduate level or through professional experience working with ethical issues will be evaluated by the graduate program director together with the certificate committee comprised of faculty from the participating departments. Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant's abilities, past performance and the applicant's potential for completing the certificate.
Application Deadlines
| Ethics Graduate Certificate, Theoretical and Applied | *Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Domestic Applicants | | Jul1 | Nov 1 | Apr 1 |
| International Applicants | | | | |
Contact Info
GRE: 5233
GMAT: RZT-HT-58
TOEFL: 5233
ETS PPI: 5233
