EDCE 7620 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Counseling

Law and ethics considered for educational and mental health contexts. Federal, state, and local statutes relevant to professional functioning and rights of persons receiving counseling, and psychological services considered. Court decisions, critical cases, and legislation analyzed and interpreted. Code of ethics for counselors, psychologists, and human service workers reviewed. Guidelines for ethical behavior in delivery of services. Complies with the following CORE standards: 3e, 4i, 5g, 6g, 7i, 8f; C.1.1, C.1.4, C.6.6, C.8.7; C.2, C.7 Complies with the following CACREP standards: K1h (F1j), 5g, CMHC A.2, B;, SC A.2, B.1; DS C.7; K1a (F1a), 1f (F1h); K2f

Requisites

Credit Hours: 3.0
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.

Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture

Eligible grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I