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May 22, 2025
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2025-2026 University Catalog
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COU 6309 - Ethics and Professional Orientation in Counseling
3 Credits
This course introduces students to concepts regarding ethical and legal issues encountered by mental health professionals including ethical principles, professional codes of ethics, identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas, ethical decision-making models, and legalities of the profession. Current issues in therapeutic practice in a variety of professional settings are explored, including ethical work with diverse populations. This course also introduces students to concepts regarding the professional functioning of licensed professional counselors, including history, roles, professional organizations, standards, and credentialing. Current issues in the practice of mental health professionals in a variety of professional settings are explored. Students are also introduced to program policies, graduate level writing, and APA style.
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