Clinical Ethics and Law ((3))

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This course focuses on contemporary professional law and ethics related to counseling practice. Professional codes of ethics (ACA, AAMFT/ CAMFT, and APA) will be reviewed. California law that is relevant to the practice of counseling will be examined including goals and objectives of professional organizations, standards of training, licensure, and the rights and responsibilities of professional counselors. Case examples will be discussed. Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Counseling Psychology.