COUN 6010 - Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling

Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Counseling program or permission of the instructor
Description: An examination of the professional, ethical and legal issues that impact the practice of professional counseling including; the history and philosophy of counseling, ethical decision-making, professional development, and advocacy. Emphasis on the understanding and application of ethical standards, legal statutes, and critical decision-making in school and mental health counseling, and higher education settings.