Ethics in Counseling

Catalog description

This course will explore ethical philosophy, principles and professional standards as they relate to working in the field of professional counseling. A case study approach will be utilized to help students reflect upon, discuss and conceptualize how ethical issues and considerations affect the work helping professionals engage in with clients. A central goal of the course is to assist students in the process of constructing their own coherent ethical guidelines as informed by relevant ehtical philosophy and principles, and consistent with accepted standards and ethical codes of the counseling profession. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.