A. Definition:
The student demonstrates the ability to articulate the values and ethics that are inherent in the roles of those who develop, promote, and implement public policy and applies them appropriately; adopts an ethical approach when participating in activities to develop, promote and implement public policy; supports those policies that allow responsible parties to respond with care to those who need it; and supports those policies that promote social justice and inclusivity.

B. Competencies:
Knowledge: The student knows the core values and principles associated with her or his respective profession and those of professions related to the work of development, promotion, and development of public policy (e.g., public administration)

Abilities: The student actively promotes reflection and discussion of the ethical implications of policy choices and promotion and implementation strategies and adopts a style of cooperative rather than competitive argumentation.

Abilities: The student maintains objectivity and suspends personal biases when discussing policy alternatives, promotion and implementation strategies and is able to presents multiple perspectives, providing to the extent possible the total picture so as not to slant decision towards his or her own desired end alone; and promotes ethical approaches to and raise ethical concerns during the development, advancement, and implementation of public policy.

Abilities: The student observes code of ethics for his or her particular profession and supports those police that promote social justice, fundamental fairness, inclusivity, and an atmosphere of compassion. He or she adheres to fundamental values in the development, promotion, and implementation of public policy initiatives such as promoting public good and social justice, inclusivity, respect for different cultural views, recognizes implications of policies on historically marginalized groups and works to minimize negative impacts.

C. Prerequisites:
None (Recommended: Undergraduate course in the philosophy of ethics, personal ethics, and/or professional ethics.

Core Course (required):
MPP 540 Collaborative Leadership & Ethical Policymaking

Concentration Courses:
none