PY 810 - Advanced Ethics in Methods and Practice of Clinical Psychology

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This class is designed to inform and heighten your awareness to the special challenges in ethics and professional behavior which psychologists encounter. Ours is a profession with significant ethical dilemmas, and the decisions you make sometimes affect lives in powerful ways. Your welfare, and that of your clients and the public, demands constant attention and truly professional behavior. As a course on both ethical and professional issues, this course is divided into four relevant topics: ethical codes and ethical decision-making; standards of practice; supervision; and consultation. The remainder of your graduate program will build upon this foundation, including such activities as: frequently examining the ethical implications of practicum cases and practice issues; further training and course work in areas of emphasis where you will employ the specialty guidelines of the area; engaging in regular supervision, including experiences in which you supervise others; and consulting in a variety of contexts, usually in association with the assessments you perform in practicum and other clinical settings. Prerequisite(s): PY 700