DEA 4800

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DEA 4800
Ethical Design: Engine of Positive Change

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Design has the power to change how we view and interact with the world which can cause positive or negative impacts. Modern society faces various issues which are all closely related to the ethical aspects of design: humanitarian crises, labor exploitation, injustice in the workplace, loss of diversity, overconsumption, pollution, lack of transparency and pseudo-solutions to name a few. This course will discuss various ethical issues in design that impact individuals, community/society, economies, cultures, social dynamics, and the environment.


Distribution Requirements (CA-AG, D-AG, LA-AG, SBA-AG), (CA-HE, D-HE, SBA-HE)

Last 1 Terms Offered 2025SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: DEA 6800, FSAD 4800, FSAD 6800

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 15595 DEA 4800   LEC 001

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    • TR Savage Hall 100
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Leitao, R

      Park, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person