Program Prerequisites
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.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
6 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- PHI5627 - Theoretical and Applied Ethics (3)
- PHI5665 - Knowledge, Responsibility, and Society (3)
Elective Courses
6 Total Credits
- Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
- ACG6835 - Ethics and Professionalism in Accounting and Auditing (3)
- ADV6209 - Advertising and Society (3)
- ANG6003 - Ethics in Anthropology (3)
- BUL6444 - Law and Ethics (3)
- CCJ5456 - The Administration of Justice (3)
- CCJ6431 - Leadership and Ethics in Criminal Justice (3)
- CCJ6485 - Issues in Justice Policy (3)
- CJC5020 - Foundations of Corrections (3)
- CJE5021 - Foundations of Law Enforcement (3)
- CJL6568 - Law and Social Control (3)
- CLP6932 - Ethical and Professional Issues in Mental Health Practices (3)
- CLP7623 - Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology (3)
- EDF6727 - Critical Analysis of Social, Ethical, Legal, and Safety Issues Related to Education (3)
- EDH6407 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Student Personnel (3)
- HSA6555 - Health Care Ethics and Law (4)
- IDC6600 - Emerging Cyber Issues (3)
- MAN6066 - Ethical Leadership (3)
- MHS6702 - Ethical and Legal Issues (3)
- MMC6202 - Legal and Ethical Issues for Communication (3)
- PAD5041 - Ethics and Values in Public Administration (3)
- PET5495 - Critical Issues: Ethics in Coaching and Sport (3)
- PHI5634 - Medical Ethics (3)
- PHI5687 - Ethics in Science and Technology (3)
- PHI5697 - Neuroethics (3)
- PHI6679 - Digital Ethics (3)
- PHM5035 - Environmental Philosophy (3)
- POT6007 - Seminar in Political Theory (3)
- SPB6506 - Moral and Ethical Issues in Sport (1.5)
- WST5347 - Research in Women and Gender Studies (3)
Grand Total Credits: 12
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 | | | | |
