Offered by Philosophy .

This certificate provides a strong foundation in the nature of ethics, ethical theory, and what makes things have value more generally, and is particularly designed for students who aim either to pursue graduate study or seek employment in ethics-related fields, such as philosophy, law, public policy, bioethics, and medical ethics.  For students applying for graduate study in medicine, medical schools are increasingly emphasizing the importance of an ethics background for student seeking admission to medical school.