Latinx Ethics, Social Justice, and Advocacy

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The purpose of this course is to enhances students’ abilities to explore the rich history of advocacy and social justice in the Latinx community and how it has shaped communities around the U.S. Broaden students understanding of ethics and legal considerations when working with the Latinx population. This course will assist students in developing understanding and knowledge of the moral, ethical, and legal standards in clinical practice, as well as the issues involved in becoming a professional member of one of the mental health disciplines. Students will learn to recognize ethical dilemmas, and will gain practice in resolving them.