PHIL 4870 01: Internship Ethical Practice

PHIL 4870 - Internship in Ethical Practice

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40102,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Mark Vopat

Email: mvopat@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D., Philosophy, The University of Western Ontario
M.A., Philosophy, Cleveland State University
B.A., Philosophy, Cleveland State University
Office: DeBartolo 401
Phone: 330–941–3362
Email: mvopat@ysu.edu

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Course Description

4870. Internship in Ethical Practice. Students work with professionals in a local organization, thereby gaining direct access to the ethical issues involved in such an environment. Students will be supervised by an appropriate working professional and either a faculty member of the Dr. James Dale Ethics Center or another faculty member in the department selected for this purpose. The course grade shall be assigned by the YSU supervisor, based on the project journal, an evaluation of the student's on-site work by the participating professional and the YSU supervisor, and a final project paper. Registration by permit only. Prereq.: One 3700-level PHIL or REL course. 1 s.h., repeatable to a total of 1-3 s.h.

Course Readings

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The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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No topics - External Work Experience

Week of Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
11/30 Journal Due
Reflection Paper Due

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.