A personal code of ethics puts into writing those ideas, values, and philosophies that are the essence of your life. This exercise allows you to reflect on your own core values and commitments – to create a snapshot in time of your personal value system.  Personal Ethics Assignment – 

Identify your personal ethics, values, morals, and beliefs in a 750 – 1000 word essay.  Locate and read a code of ethics which is related to your major or your choice/interest (nursing, social work, psychology, counseling, business, medicine, dentistry, optometry, culinary, veterinary, realtor, medicine, law, faith-based organizations, human services, etc.).

1.  Identify five key concepts upon which the code of ethics is based.  2.  Give a specific example of how each of the five concepts is applied to that profession and why it is important.  3.  Identify your personal code of ethics
  4  Cite the specific code of ethics