Ethics and Social Institutions
The concentration in Ethics and Social Institutions leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. This concentration allows students to examine and evaluate social issues from interdisciplinary perspectives as they learn about economic, political and cultural institutions and the relationships among them. By examining markets, governments and community organizations, students can come to understand decision-making processes, their ethical implications and the outcomes of social choice.
With the guidance of the ESI coordinator, students design an individualized course of study by drawing on many disciplines including, but not limited to, Economics, Philosophy, Political Science and Sociology. Thematic possibilities could include Ethics, Society and the Law; Globalization and the Individual; International Political Economy; Economic Power in American Society; and Political and Social Decision-Making. Required courses for the major—18 hours, including: ESI 101, PHIL 200, ESI 490; ECON 101 or 102; POLS 220 or 281; and SOC 100. Required courses outside the major—21 hours selected from a list of electives selected in consultation with the student’s major advisor and approved by the ESI coordinator. Consult the current UNC Asheville catalog for details on requirements and the elective program. The course of study must be approved by the ESI coordinator.
Post-Graduate Opportunities
With the proper planning, students graduating with a concentration in Ethics and Social Institutions will be well prepared for careers or advanced study in law, business or more specialized disciplines.
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Ethics and Social Institutions
156 Karpen Hall, CPO #2110
UNC Asheville, One University Heights
Asheville, NC 28804-8509
828.251.6570