This list includes the required core courses and electives for the undergraduate medical ethics and policy (652) minor offered at the Bloustein School as of September 1, 2024. Courses are taught by multiple instructors and may not be offered every semester.
Medical ethics and health policy minor requirements, and the complete list of undergraduate medical ethics and policy courses offered, may be found at the Bloustein School website at https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/undergraduate/healthpolicy/
Students should refer to WebReg for information about special topics courses.
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10:652:201
Foundations of Medical Ethics and Policy (3)
CORE COURSE
Students explore the conceptual foundations of medical ethics that challenge the practice of medicine and health research in different world settings.
Credit cannot be given for both this course and 01:730:248.
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10:652:210
Literature of Medical Ethics (2)
ELECTIVE
The classic literature of medical ethics forms the basis of class discussion. Students analyze the impact of these works on society's morals and traditions.
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10:652:296,297
Special Topics (3,3)
ELECTIVE
Topics vary. See WebReg for current offerings. This course is designed to address current issues in planning and public policy.
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10:652:298,299
Independent Study (BA,BA)
ELECTIVE
Prerequisites: A contract with a faculty sponsor and permission of the program director.
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10:652:301
Topics in Medical Ethics (3)
ELECTIVE
Explore the latest "hot topics" in medical ethics, from gene-editing, big data, and performance enhancement to enduring social problems with equity and social justice.
Prerequisite: 10:652:201 or 01:730:248. Credit cannot be given for both this course and 01:730:348.
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10:652:309
Ethical Challenges in America: Poverty, Stress, and Health (3)
ELECTIVE
Explore the compelling evidence for the lasting effects of stress, particularly for the poor, and efforts by the health care industry to mediate these effects.
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10:652:319
Medical Narratives (3)
ELECTIVE
Experience stories that acknowledge and interpret the experience of individuals with health decisions often made for them by others. Reflective writing illuminates these interactive experiences.
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10:652:399
Research Ethics (3)
ELECTIVE
Examines the origins of contemporary research ethics. Particular attention is given to ethical issues arising in research involving vulnerable populations and research in international setting.
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10:652:400
Research Ethics (3)
CORE COURSE
Examines the origins of contemporary research ethics and paradigm studies that contributed to modern day rules and regulations. Particular attention is given to ethical issues arising in research involving vulnerable populations and research in international settings.
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