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Summer 2011

Theory and Skills of Ethics Teaching


The only 5-day seminar of its kind, created and taught by Dr. Deni Elliott

Dr. Elliott is the former director of The Center for Ethics and author of Ethics in the First Person. She holds the Poynter Jamison Chair in Media Ethics and Press Policy at University of South Florida St. Petersburg, FL.

Who should take this course?

  • Instructors and trainers teaching practical or professional ethics, including business ethics, environmental ethics, medical ethics, and journalism ethics, in traditional or non-traditional frameworks
  • Graduate students wishing to develop expertise in teaching ethics

You'll learn to:

  • Develop and defend a system for moral analysis
  • Identify and analyze concerns about teaching ethics
  • Determine what is essential for ethical teaching and learning environments
  • Develop materials for teaching ethics in your own specific learning environment

Registration Information

  • Theory and Skills of Ethics Teaching meets on campus August 1- 5, 2011 in Missoula following pre-course online work.
  • Please contact Dr. Elliott directly with any course content related questions.
  • For questions on how to register, contact the Ethics and Public Affairs Program at (406) 243-6605.
  • Choice of 3 graduate credits, with options for traditional letter grade, pass/fail, or audit.
  • The registration deadline is June 24th, 2011

Click here to Download the 2011 Brochure

Click here to Dowload the 2011 Syllabus



Fees Workshop Option (no credit)  3 Credit Option: Available for graduate credit only
Workshop Fee $785 $785
Online Fee $75 $75
Credit Fee $0 $135
Total Cost $860 $995

Registration steps

For Workshop Option (no credit):

  • Print and send in the CFE course form, along with workshop fee payment ($785) to the "Program on Ethics and Public Affairs".
  • Pay the online fee ($75) directly to Continuing Education online here.

For Credit Option (3 academic credits):

  • Print and send in the CFE course form, along with workshop fee payment ($785).
  • Pay the credit recording and online fees ($210 total) directly to Continuing Education online here.

This course is offered through the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center's Program on Ethics and Public Affairs at The University of Montana beginning August 1-5, from 9:00am-5:00pm, with pre-course online work. All participants must pay a course fee to the Program on Ethics and Public Affairs and separate fees to UM Continuing Education for online learning and optional academic credit . Follow the steps described above to pay all relevant fees.

Difference between taking the course for credit or as a workshop: taking the course for academic credit requires an additional payment of $135 and is designed for those who want an academic record of their participation. This fee only applies for those wishing to receive a transcript: if you are not interested in receiving credit or a grade, you may prefer to take the course as a workshop.

If you do intend to take the course for credit and to transfer those credits to your home institution, we suggest that you check with your home institution before registering, as your institution may require you to make arrangements with your home institution's registrar before attending our courses.

Selected books by Dr. Elliott:

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Traveling to and Staying in Missoula, MT

This course includes a workshop session in Missoula, MT, which all participants are expected to attend. If you plan on flying into Missoula, we recommend that you book your flight as early as possible. In addition to using the local airport -- Missoula International Airport (MSO) -- visitors sometimes choose to fly into Spokane, WA, and drive to Missoula.

The course meetings will occur on the campus of The University of Montana, and there are a number of hotels and bed and breakfasts within easy walking distance, including the Holiday Inn Express, the Doubletree Hotel Missoula/Edgewater and Blossom's Bed and Breakfast. Participants who want to stay on campus in the student dorms should contact the UM Residence Life Office to discuss options and availability. Again, we suggest that you make your arrangements early to ensure availability.

Missoula and western Montana are beautiful, particularly in the summer months. A number of national parks and wilderness recreation areas are within easy driving distance; if you enjoy outdoor recreation, you may be interested in spending some extra time in Montana. If you're thinking of doing so, the Missoula Convention and Visitors Bureau and Missoula.com magazine may interest you.