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Trail description

Fairness and equality of opportunity are bedrock values of our society. Standing up for these values, even when it is difficult and lonely, is crucial to the success of our society. The Ethics and Society trail teaches students about foundational ideas in ethics and helps them apply those ideas to situations they will encounter after they leave college. Introductory trail courses give students the foundation they need to analyze societal issues, providing a comprehensive understanding in both domestic and international contexts. Central trail courses will help students apply this foundational knowledge to specific industries and professions. They will learn how to think critically about information sources, examine the role of religion, culture, and politics in social values, adopt a global perspective on social problems, and translate theoretical understanding of ethics into specific actions in various fields and industries. Culminating courses teach students ethical leadership skills, how to navigate conflict, how to analyze and implement political reform proposals, and how to create strategies that foster fair environments in various professional settings. 

Complete 18 total credit hours across the categories

Trailhead Course: 3 credit hours

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Trailhead Option Pool

Central Trail Courses:

Choose at least 9 credit hours from at least 2 pools of GE-designated option pools

GE-designated Option Pool (D)

GE-designated Option Pool (G)

GE-designated Option Pool (H)

GE-designated Option Pool (S)

Summit Course or Experience: 3 credit hours

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Summit Option Pool

Foundational Course: 3 credit hours

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Foundation Option Pool

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