Philosophy & Ethics Graduate Certificate Programs

Philosophy and Ethics Graduate Certificates explore questions about human society and being. Such programs are applicable to a range of social sciences and settings. This graduate certificate is designed to enhance your existing qualifications and professional interests to help you become an expert in your field.

Philosophy and ethics grad certificates can suit any liberal arts role – media and journalism, some forms of counseling and mediation – but are also applicable to arts, heritage, and cultural services.

What Are the Online Philosophy and Ethics Graduate Certificate Requirements?

Several universities in the US offer Philosophy and Ethics Graduate Certificates. In order to enroll in a program, you will be asked to provide evidence of:

• A minimum GPA of 2.5, though some may request a minimum of up to 3.0
• The application form and fee
• Transcripts supporting both your grades and a relevant background with courses in your academic history
• Personal statement describing your goals from the program
• Some programs are only open to full master's degree students – a signature will be required from your course director
• Non-native English speakers will be required to prove English proficiency through TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE. Some also accept DuoLingo
• Letters of recommendation: two or three are normal – where academic references are unavailable, employer references may be accepted

What Type of Classes are Included in the Online Philosophy and Ethics Graduate Certificate Curriculum?

Philosophy and Ethics graduate certificate students will most typically find these subjects make up their program’s curriculum:

• Introduction to Ethics
• Ethics and Society
• Values, Culture, and Food Animal Agriculture
• Bioethics and Society
• Philosophies of Peace and Nonviolence
• Business Ethics
• Sustainability
• Social and Political Philosophy
• Ethical Theory
• Research Ethics
• Medical Life Sciences
• Moral and Social Problems
• Philosophy and Ethics in the Information Age
• Capstone Project

What Type of Career Can I Pursue with an Online Philosophy and Ethics Graduate Certificate?

Graduate Certificates in philosophy and/or ethics provide a wide range of skills applicable to these roles:

• Aid Worker: A background in philosophy, and especially in ethics, is great for understanding issues faced by disadvantaged groups at home and abroad – on the frontlines or working with governments to enact change.
• Campaign Manager: Working on campaigns for elected politicians with strong ethical values could be a great career path.
• Teacher / Higher Education Professor: Academia is a great pathway for some graduates.
• Human Resources Officer: If the corporate world is attractive to you, HR certainly needs more people with an understanding of the needs of workplace employees and the application of employment laws.
• Elected Government: Ethics and philosophy can be a great background for elected government roles. These professionals deal with people and their unique individual and group needs.

Philosophy and Ethics Graduate Certificate Programs List

Interested in a philosophy & ethics graduate certificate program? Check out our listings below to find a traditional, online, or hybrid program near you.

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