{"id":6312,"date":"2025-11-24T18:25:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T23:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/hgs\/?page_id=6312"},"modified":"2025-12-03T12:09:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T17:09:50","slug":"applied-ethics-certificate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/hgs\/applied-ethics-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Applied Ethics Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>About the Applied Ethics Certificate<\/h2>\n<p>The Applied Ethics Certificate bundles several courses so that students may gain additional credentials in this sought-after field. The program aims to provide both a theoretical and practical foundation for addressing ethical issues.<\/p>\n<h3>What is Applied Ethics?<\/h3>\n<p>Applied ethics, also called practical ethics, looks at moral dilemmas in professional and social contexts, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Healthcare: Addressing medical choices, including genetic testing and end of life care<\/li>\n<li>Business: Ensuring corporate responsibility, stakeholder inclusion, and fair hiring practices<\/li>\n<li>Technology: Managing privacy, mitigating algorithmic bias, and using AI responsibly<\/li>\n<li>Environment: Driving sustainability and climate care<\/li>\n<li>Civics and public policy: Upholding justice and human rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>What You\u2019ll Learn<\/h2>\n<p>Students learn the application of ethical principles across major sectors\u2013from technology and business to healthcare and public policy\u2013to become trusted, ethical change agents. You will enhance your skills in problem solving and leadership. This will boost your professional credibility as an ethical decision-maker.<\/p>\n<p>To earn the certificate in Applied Ethics at Ramapo College, you will complete 3 courses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>One Required Course (4 credits)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PHIL 233 Ethics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Two Elective Courses (8 credits)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"row colSet\">\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12 \">\n<ul>\n<li>BADM 301 Ethics in Business<\/li>\n<li>SUST 210 Business and Sustainability<\/li>\n<li>INFO 315 &#8211; Computer Law &amp; Ethics<\/li>\n<li>COMM 231 Media Issues and Ethics<\/li>\n<li>PHIL 328 Bioethics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12 \">\n<ul>\n<li>PHIL 205\/PSYC 205 The Ethical Self<\/li>\n<li>LAWS 210 Law, Justice, Morality<\/li>\n<li>PSYC 206 Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychology<\/li>\n<li>DATA 225 Ethics of Technology<\/li>\n<li>325 Honors Values and Ethics Seminar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #2f2f2f;\"><div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of an Applied Ethics Certificate<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Competitive advantage.<\/strong> The demand for employees who have an interest and expertise in ethics is high, particularly in the digital age. Employers seek candidates who have a demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to, ethical practices in the workplace.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personally rewarding.<\/strong> By studying ethics, you can develop your own, unique identity as a moral agent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interdisciplinary.<\/strong> You will improve your ability to adapt, solve problems, and increase your overall value in a variety of fields, <span style=\"color: #2f2f2f;\">such as business, science, technology, law, journalism, education, social work, therapy, medicine, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Professional designation<\/strong>. An undergraduate certificate is available as a professional development credential for non-matriculated students.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>How long does the certificate take to complete?<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p>The Applied Ethics Certificate can be completed in as little as one semester by taking all the 3 courses simultaneously.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Is the Applied Ethics Certificate eligible for financial aid?<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p>If you are a current Ramapo College student receiving aid, the required classes are part of your normal course schedule, therefore are paid through your college account. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid at (201) 684-7549 to see how many credits you are covered for through financial aid. If you are not a matriculated Ramapo College student, this program is not eligible for financial aid because it is a non-degree program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>What is the total cost of the program?<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p>The courses for the Applied Ethics certificate are all credit-bearing Ramapo College courses and tuition is established annually by the Board of Trustees. The cost per credit is dependent on the semester in which courses are taken, as well as in-state or out-of-state status. To view the tuition cost per credit, please visit the Office of Student Accounts website at <a href=\"\/student-accounts\/costinfo\/\">www.ramapo.edu\/student-accounts\/costinfo\/<\/a>.Normal undergraduate tuition and tuition related fees apply to all academic courses (Tuition Information) for undergraduate students. In addition, all relevant non-tuition related charges (e.g., parking fees, dishonored check fees, etc.) apply. Please, contact Office of Student Accounts for payment information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Will I receive a transcript after completing this program?<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p>Yes, all required courses taken as part of the Applied Ethics certificate program are recorded on your Ramapo College official transcript.\u00a0 \u00a0Once completed, your certificate is noted as earned on your Ramapo transcript.\u00a0 Transcripts may be requested online on the Registrar\u2019s website at <a href=\"\/registrar\/\">www.ramapo.edu\/registrar\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>How to Enroll\/Apply<\/h2>\n<p>Current RCNJ students in Good Academic Standing are automatically eligible for the Applied Ethics Certificate and should use the <a href=\"\/registrar\/declare-major-minor-certificate\/\">Major\/Minor Declaration Form<\/a> available through the Registrar\u2019s Office to enroll in this program.<\/p>\n<p>Non-Ramapo students are welcome to apply to this program as a <a href=\"\/undergraduate\/non-degree-visiting-students\/\">Non-Degree Seeking Student<\/a> through Ramapo\u2019s Office of Admissions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>Contact<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row colSet\">\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12 \">\n<p><strong>For coursework content information and registration advising, contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Assoc. Professor Lisa Cassidy<br \/>\nHumanities and Global Studies<br \/>\nRamapo College of New Jersey<br \/>\nPhone: (201) 684-7416<br \/>\nE-mail: <a href=\"mailto:lcassidy@ramapo.edu\">lcassidy@ramapo.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>For application information, contact:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Office of Admissions<br \/>\nRamapo College of New Jersey<br \/>\nPhone: (201) 684-7300<br \/>\nFax: (201) 684-7964<br \/>\nemail: <a href=\"mailto:admissions@ramapo.edu\">admissions@ramapo.edu\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>For payment information, contact the <a href=\"\/student-accounts\/\">Office of Student Accounts<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4\">\n<div class=\"infoBox col-sm-12 col-lg-12 \" style=\"float: right;margin-left: 1%;margin-bottom: 1%;\"><div class=\"boxTitle\" style=\"padding: 5%;\">Additional Resources<\/div><div class=\"boxContent\" style=\"padding: 5%;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/web-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Class Registration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ssba.ramapo.edu:8443\/myssb\/bwckctlg.p_disp_dyn_ctlg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Online Course Search<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/student-accounts\/costinfo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Payment Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the Applied Ethics Certificate The Applied Ethics Certificate bundles several courses so that students may gain additional credentials in this sought-after field. 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