NAV 304 - Leadership and Ethics

Sharpens the understanding of some important issues about morality and develops moral reasoning ability. Integrates an intellectual exploration of Western moral traditions and ethical philosophy with topics and issues confronting newly commissioned officers as military leaders. Provides a foundation in major moral traditions including Utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, Constitutional Law, Natural Law theory, and virtue ethics. Students will discuss the ethics of war through discussions of the Just War Theory (Jus Ad Bellum ) and the Conduct of War (Jus in Bello ). Readings will be from various fields, including leadership, ethics, philosophy, theology, and law and will be enhanced through case studies, video segments, and current issues in the news.

General Education Requirements: Ethics

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. It is recommended that students have junior or senior standing, however they need not be in the NROTC program.

Course Typically Offered: Spring

Credits: 3