Program Co-ordinator: Dr. P. Trnka, Department of Philosophy.
The Diploma helps to prepare students for the ethical challenges of various professions and for work as ethical consultants and analysts in government and private institutions (e.g., hospitals, businesses, environmental agencies).
Admission to the Diploma program is limited and competitive. Applicants with a B.A. or B.Sc. in hand and senior undergraduates will be preferred. Experience working in the health care or environmental sectors is an asset. Students interested in applying to the program should contact the Program Co-ordinator. Formal application is made through the Office of the Registrar.
The Diploma consists of 24 credit hours, including an Instructional Field Placement. A concentration in either bioethics, mental health ethics, or environmental ethics is required: courses toward a concentration must be chosen with the approval of the Program Co-ordinator.