• Winter Weather Updates

    Remote Instruction Continues  – Thursday-Friday, Jan. 29-30

    Remote instruction will continue on Thursday and Friday for Hickory and Asheville locations.

    This decision reflects our ongoing priority to support the safety of our community as weather conditions evolve across the region. By making a decision about Friday now, we aim to provide clarity and allow everyone to plan accordingly.

    Important reminders:

    • Faculty: Continue to communicate directly with students regarding course expectations.

    • Staff: Remain in contact with your supervisors regarding work arrangements.

    We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and care for one another as we navigate these conditions together.

    We will continue to monitor the forecast and will communicate any additional updates as needed.

    Storm Updates

Values & Professional Ethics Minor


Examine contemporary moral issues and how our philosophies and beliefs impact law, politics and everyday society.

Demonstrate your ability to think about the big picture by pursuing our minor in values and professional ethics.

Our program is designed to set you apart of other job candidates. A minor in values and professional ethics shows you are able to examine contemporary issues in our local and global communities and understand how our personal and corporate philosophies impact our decision making. You will gain critical thinking, public speaking, careful reading and active listening skills.

This minor is an excellent accompaniment to almost any degree, including education, marketing, business, law, medicine, psychology, political science and criminal justice.

A minor in Values and Professional Ethics requires 18 hours consisting of the following: