Review a code of ethics document related to your area of study or vocation. Some examples are listed below and the links are located in the Topic Materials. Consider a specific moral issue in your area of study or vocation and complete an essay according to the following directions.
Code of Ethics Examples
- American Psychological Association: “APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct”
- Association for Applied Sport Psychology: “Ethics Code: AASP Ethical Principles and Standards “
- American Sociological Association: “ASA Code of Ethics”
- Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences: “Code of Ethics (ACJS)”
- American Association of Christian Counselors: ” AACC Code of Ethics”
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): “My Ministerial Code of Ethics”
- Evangelical Church Alliance: “Ministerial Ethics”
- National Association of Evangelicals: “Code of Ethics for Pastors”
Essay:
In 750-1,000 words, write an essay in which you:
- Describe an ethical issue in your own area of study and provide a moral response.
- Analyze how at least two moral theories might respond to the issue.
- Explain how principles contained in a code of ethics for your discipline relate to the issue.
- Utilize one of the models for making moral decisions discussed in Topic 6 to evaluate the issue.
- Describe and support your rationale to the issue.
