UACS 5101 - Ethical and Legal Dimensions of Public Service

Institution:

University of Arkansas

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Description:

This course will provide an overview of the primary ethical principles and legal concepts that guide difficult decisions in the public realm. Traditional academic study of ethical and legal theory will be combined with practical approaches to problem solving. Students will explore issues of economic, political, and social justice through case studies of current issues. Students will construct cases that are relevant to their own fields and present them to the class, identifying ethical and legal constraints on decisionmaking and implementation.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uark.edu

Phone Number:

(479) 575-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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