PSYC 700 Professional Ethics
This course is designed to examine the moral implications of professional clinical practice and to familiarize students with the history and development of professional ethics and standards and their legal implications in the areas of counseling and psychotherapy. Students will be introduced to moral, legal and ethical issues and current debates on such topics as: privileged communication, confidentiality, rights of clients, civil commitment, licensure and mental health laws. Students will become familiar with ethical standards for counselors as formulated by state and national professional associations. Normally offered in Summer session only.