Ethical Decision Making

Issued by Northeastern State University

Badge earners will analyze the ethics and values inherent in human communication by exploring several ethical frameworks. Contexts of conversation may include interpersonal relationships, small groups, organizations, public address, and mass media. Badge earners will discuss moral and ethical issues and ultimately learn strategies to make well-reasoned ethical decisions.

Type Validation
Level Intermediate
Time Months
Cost Paid

Skills

Bioethics
Confidentiality
Decision Making
Ethical Conduct
Ethical Leadership
Ethical Responsibility
Moral Reasoning
Personal Integrity

Earning Criteria

Badge earners must complete the following course: COMM 4713 Ethical Decision Making with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
Discuss Ethical decision-making as a fundamental process
Examine the frequent and widespread ignorance of ethical standards
Analyze the vital role that ethics should have in various communicative situations
Recognize ethical issues
Discuss major moral philosophies
Make well-reasoned ethical decisions