UPI Study Colleges University of the People Ethics in the Social Sciences
University of the People Transfer Credit · Social Science 110

PHIL 1402 – Ethics and Social Responsibility at UoPeople.

Earn this University of the People equivalency through UPI Study's Ethics in the Social Sciences — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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🎓3 College Credits ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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Ethics in the Social Sciences — transfers as PHIL 1402 – Ethics and Social Responsibility at University of the People
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Ethics in the Social Sciences
Social Science 110 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
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University of the People recognizes as
PHIL 1402 – Ethics and Social Responsibility
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: PHIL 1402
WASC accredited since 2025 · Transcript sent directly to University of the People
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to UoPeople
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of ethics in the social sciences, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • Discuss morality, ethics, and values from diverse perspectives; explore prominent theories such as Kohlberg's stages and Gilligan's gender-based approach to moral development
  • Analyze the distinction between consequentialist and non-consequentialist moral viewpoints
  • Examine the historical and cultural foundations of ethical theories worldwide
  • Apply ethical principles to professional practices in social science fields like counseling and psychology
  • Develop skills in ethical decision-making and navigate complex ethical dilemmas in various contexts.
📚Major topics covered
Understanding Morality & Moral Theories Kohlberg's & Gilligan's Moral Development Consequentialist & Non-Consequentialist Ethics Western, Eastern & Global Ethical Theories Ethics in Professional Social Science Practice ACA, NASW & APA Codes of Ethics Models for Ethical Decision-Making Counseling Diverse & Vulnerable Populations Ethics in Social Science Research Human Subject Research & the Belmont Report Informed Consent & Participant Protection Data Practices, HIPAA & Telehealth Ethics Intellectual Property & Academic Integrity Plagiarism, Copyright & Research Misconduct Psychology & the Law (Tarasoff Case Study) Autonomy & Self-Determination in Counseling Ethical Issues in Mental Health & Research
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam
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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to University of the People's registrar. UoPeople applies the equivalency: PHIL 1402 – Ethics and Social Responsibility.

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$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

UoPeople is tuition-free, but charges a $120 per-course assessment fee for undergraduate courses. Savings = transferred credits × $40 (the per-credit equivalent of UoPeople's $120 assessment fee for a 3-credit course). UoPeople credit awards subject to their evaluation policy.

Frequently asked questions

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📚 About Ethics in the Social Sciences
What is Ethics in the Social Sciences?
Ethics in the Social Sciences is a college-level course that explores human behavior, social patterns, and psychological or sociological frameworks. It is Social Science 110 — a standard lower-division course worth 3 credit hours, carrying an NCCRS recommendation from NCCRS.
What will I be able to do after this course?
You will be able to analyze human behavior, apply key theoretical frameworks, evaluate research findings, and think critically about social and psychological phenomena — skills valued in counseling, education, research, and social services.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines or fixed class times. Most students complete it in 28–30 days, but you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
How many college credits is this course worth?
This course carries an NCCRS recommendation for 3 semester credit hours. UPI Study courses follow the same evaluation standard used across thousands of colleges and universities.
Are there exams? How is grading done?
Yes — the course includes quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Your grade is equally weighted: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Check our Find My College directory . If your university recognizes NCCRS credit recommendations, UPI Study courses qualify. You can also book a free call with our team.
How does UPI Study compare to a traditional university course?
A traditional university course in this subject typically costs $500–$1,500+ per credit hour and requires fixed schedules, campus attendance, and semester timelines. UPI Study covers the same NCCRS-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry an NCCRS recommendation — recognized by NCCRS cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About PHIL 1402 – Ethics and Social Responsibility at UoPeople
Does University of the People accept Ethics in the Social Sciences as a direct equivalent to their PHIL 1402 – Ethics and Social Responsibility?
Yes. Under the formal Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People, UPI Study's Ethics in the Social Sciences is recognized as a direct named equivalent of UoPeople's PHIL 1402 – Ethics and Social Responsibility — not just elective or GE bucket credit. This is the strongest form of transfer recognition.
Will this transfer with full named-course credit, or just as elective?
Full named-course credit. The MOU specifically lists Ethics in the Social Sciences as transferring as PHIL 1402 – Ethics and Social Responsibility — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your UoPeople transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken PHIL 1402 – Ethics and Social Responsibility at UoPeople or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for PHIL 1402 – Ethics and Social Responsibility, UoPeople typically applies UPI Study's Ethics in the Social Sciences as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your UoPeople advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking PHIL 1402 – Ethics and Social Responsibility directly at UoPeople?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your UoPeople degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while UoPeople's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without UoPeople enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at UoPeople to reduce overall program time.
Does University of the People ever change which courses they accept as PHIL 1402 – Ethics and Social Responsibility?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People explicitly lists Ethics in the Social Sciences → PHIL 1402 – Ethics and Social Responsibility. We update this page whenever the MOU changes. If you've already completed the course and earned an NCCRS-recommended transcript, your credit recognition is generally honored even if future versions of the MOU change.
🔄 About transferring to UoPeople
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my UoPeople degree?
University of the People accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 67 UPI Study courses are recognized by UoPeople under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at UoPeople.
Do I need to enroll at UoPeople first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no UoPeople enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to UoPeople when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach UoPeople?
Once you complete Ethics in the Social Sciences, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by University of the People. UoPeople's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (PHIL 1402 – Ethics and Social Responsibility) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Ethics in the Social Sciences for your UoPeople credit.

What is Ethics in the Social Sciences?

Ethics in the Social Sciences looks at how people decide what is right and wrong in fields such as counseling, psychology, social work, and research. It introduces major moral theories, including ideas about moral development, consequentialist and non-consequentialist ethics, and ethical traditions from Western, Eastern, and global perspectives.

How the course teaches you

At UPI Study, Ethics in the Social Sciences is a 3-credit course built around attendance, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam, each worth 25% of the grade. The course content is delivered in a structured online format, and when you complete it, the transcript can be reviewed by University of the People for credit recognition as PHIL 1402 – Ethics and Social Responsibility. That named equivalency means UoPeople can place it directly into your record as a specific course match rather than a general elective.

How it helps beyond the classroom

This course helps you think more carefully about ethical choices in counseling, psychology, social work, and research, which can be useful in both professional settings and everyday decisions. At University of the People, the credit can support progress in programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science, where PHIL 1402 – Ethics and Social Responsibility may fit into your degree plan. It is especially relevant if you want coursework that connects ethical theory to practical decision-making.

Skills you walk away with

Explain morality, ethics, and values from different perspectivesCompare Kohlberg’s and Gilligan’s approaches to moral developmentDistinguish consequentialist from non-consequentialist ethicsApply ACA, NASW, and APA codes of ethics to practice scenariosUse ethical decision-making models for difficult casesEvaluate ethics in social science research and human subject protectionRecognize issues in counseling diverse and vulnerable populations

Taking this course toward UoPeople

After you finish the course, your transcript is sent to University of the People for evaluation. UoPeople's team reviews it and, when it matches, applies PHIL 1402 – Ethics and Social Responsibility as a named course equivalency in your record. That matters because it shows exactly where the course fits in your degree plan instead of leaving it as an undefined transfer. UoPeople accepts up to 90 transfer credits, so this course can help you move toward graduation while staying within that limit.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit for students planning to transfer to University of the People and who want a course with a named match, PHIL 1402 – Ethics and Social Responsibility, rather than an uncertain elective. It may suit people who are working toward an Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science and want to use UoPeople's transfer policy, which allows up to 90 credits to transfer. It is not the best choice for someone who needs a course that already appears on a UoPeople transcript without evaluation, or for a student who has already reached the 90-credit transfer ceiling.

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What it means to transfer to UoPeople.

University of the People is the world's first non-profit, tuition-free, WASC-accredited online university. Its team evaluates your transcript for you, and you only pay a small per-course assessment fee — no tuition.

What UoPeople offers UPI students
Tuition-free degree programs
Only $17 per course transferred
Free transcript evaluation
WASC-accredited since 2025
The numbers
75%
Max transfer toward an associate or bachelor's
$17
Per-course transfer fee (no tuition)
📋 UoPeople's official transfer page → WASC accredited since 2025

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving university's registrar.

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