Ethics And Professional Issues In Counseling Credits: 3

Catalog description

This course is designed to examine the major ethical and professional issues within the counseling profession. More specific, ethical dilemmas and professional issues relevant to the practice of mental health, marriage and family, school and substance abuse counseling are the major foci of this course. In addition, instruction is designed to enhance student understanding of the ethical standards such that students can effectively apply the critical thinking necessary to practice ethical behavior with clients, professional colleagues, consultees, and the communities in which they work.