Ethical Issues in Policymaking

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

This course examines political and professional ethics and values for leaders working in and around public service. The course covers (1) prescriptive aspects of contemporary public policy issues; (2) professional ethics with an emphasis on accountability and responsibility; and (3) the role of the policy executive in a democracy. The methods include case studies, historical interpretation, and conceptual analysis. The emphasis throughout is on concrete problems and questions faced by leaders.