Ethical Reasoning (2)

ISLO 3 Ethical Reasoning

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech students will make and defend reasonable ethical judgments.  

 

Definition

Ethical reasoning is the process of recognizing which decisions require ethical judgments, determining potential reasonable courses of action, finding support for potential courses of action, and then selecting the course of action best supported.

 

Criteria

  • Theory: Demonstrate knowledge of different ethical theories and codes.
  • Recognition: Recognize decisions requiring ethical judgments.
  • Logic: Demonstrate knowledge of the logic of ethical reasoning.
  • Judgment: Make and support plausible ethical decisions.

Foundation 

  • 1 course, identified by major, that introduces ethical reasoning.

 

Essential Practice          

  • 3 credits from Ethical Reasoning – Essential Practice list

                                                                                      

Program-Integrated Practice

  • 1 course, defined by program, that integrates ethical reasoning in the context of the major.

Resources

Rubric: ISLO 3 Ethical Reasoning
Essential Studies Course Approval Form
ISLO Diverse Perspectives, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Awareness, Ethical Reasoning Subcommittee (DPE)

2022-25  Krista Beaty, DH, Chair

2024-26  

2023-25  Don McDonnell, MIT