Ethical Issues in Government

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Overview

Subject area

PA

Catalog Number

326

Course Title

Ethical Issues in Government

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

Course Schedule