The policy practicum will take advantage of Michigan State University's proximity to the state government offices in Lansing to locate students in legislative or regulatory offices dealing with health care issues. Supervising the students will be both on-site preceptors and Philosophy or Center faculty who will offer weekly discussion sessions to explore and analyze the students experiences. Students in the concentration will ordinarily be expected to complete three of these seminars plus the practicum. Independent study can also be arranged with faculty associated with the concentration. Other Activities Faculty regularly meet informally with students working in this area to provide insights on what it is like to work in this sub-discipline of philosophy.
Numerous faculty are willing to do independent studies in relevant areas.
Career Opportunities Interest in health care ethics is growing and career opportunities are expanding into areas not previously considered by Ph.D. graduates in philosophy. Academic appointments are available both in philosophy departments and in medical or nursing schools. Governmental agencies, multihospital corporations, and large medical centers are increasingly adding ethics consultants to their staffs. A few health care ethicists have even established private consulting firms. Career and employment counseling can be readily obtained as students progress through the doctoral concentration.