PY 700 - Ethics and Professional Orientation

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This course emphasizes the ethical and legal issues inherent in counseling and psychology, with emphasis on the development of advanced analytical skills necessary for effective personal and professional responses. Case studies, readings, and seminar discussions are designed to challenge learners to consider the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of persons receiving services, those paying for services. The course will focus on the psychological aspects of ethics and legal issues as they relate to those providing services in a clinical counseling practice The course will review legal and ethical dilemmas and decisions faced in counseling practice, including research, assessment, teaching, therapeutic intervention, consultation, and court testimony. Emphasis will be placed on a review of ethical professional guidelines and the process of ethical decision-making.