CSP 6050 Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling

This course introduces students to the ethical and legal issues that face counselors in today’s society. Ethical standards for the profession such as the American Counseling Association, the American School Counseling Association, and the American Mental Health Counseling Association Codes of Ethics and Professional Standards are explored. Students are introduced to an ethical decision-making model that utilizes ethical codes, research in the field of ethics, and peer supervision to ensure ethical practice. This course also examines and reviews professional counseling licensure and certification requirements. Prerequisite(s): CSP 6010, and CSP 6030
Credits: 3.0