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Saylor University

POLSC401: Ethics and Public Policy

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Upper-level political science course examining how ethical and moral reasoning shapes public policy. After introducing the role of morality in politics and the main theoretical frameworks for ethical analysis, it applies them to contested policy areas: individual liberty, public safety and immigration; income equality, equal employment and affirmative action; care for the poor, sick, elderly and infirm; policies on families and personal relationships; and national security and foreign relations. Includes a study guide and a final exam for certification. Suited to students of politics, public administration, or applied ethics.

Syllabus

  • Course Introduction
  • Unit 1: The Role of Ethics and Morality in Politics
  • Unit 2: Theoretical Frameworks for Ethical Analysis
  • Unit 3: Individual Liberty, Public Safety, and Immigration
  • Unit 4: Income Equality, Equal Employment, and Affirmative Action
  • Unit 5: Care for the Poor, Sick, Elderly, and Infirm
  • Unit 6: Policies Regarding Families and Personal Relationships
  • Unit 7: National Security and Foreign Relations
  • Study Guide
  • Course Feedback Survey
  • Certificate Final Exam

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