Ethical Issues in Government
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Overview
Subject area
PA
Catalog Number
326
Course Title
Ethical Issues in Government
Department(s)
Description
This course will inquire into the ethics and values embedded in public sector delivery. It will examine the historical traditions, ethical theories and universal principles and values such as respect for others, honesty, equality, fairness, laws and accountability upon which ethics in Government has been established. The course will also examine the ideals of ethics and values in its legal and social dimensions and from the standpoint of both theoretical and applied ethics. It will focus on developing and transmitting knowledge about ethical and value dimensions that characterize the services on all levels in public administration. It will consider ethical dilemmas in both the internal and external environment of public service operation.
Typically Offered
Fall
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
019671