"Philosophy Departments Offer Ethics Certificates to Non-Majors"

Philosophy departments in universities across the US are offering ethics certificates to nonmajors in an effort to increase enrollment and raise the profile of philosophy on campus. The certificates require a few courses in ethics and society and will be listed on earners' transcripts. The move comes as philosophy majors have seen a decline in enrollment in recent years, prompting departments to revamp their offerings and focus more on issue-centered courses. The American Philosophical Association encourages departments to consider changing the names of courses to attract a wider audience and to offer courses on timely topics in culture and society.