Legal and Ethical Issues/Counseling (PSYG 512)

Term: 2012-2013 Summer Term

Faculty

Claudia Garcia-LeedsShow MyInfo popup for Claudia Garcia-Leeds

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Tara C MacateeShow MyInfo popup for Tara C Macatee

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Ana M CaroShow MyInfo popup for Ana M Caro

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Schedule

Mon, 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM (5/13/2013 - 7/22/2013) Location: MAIN MH 223

Description

The course familiarizes students with the history and development of professional ethics and standards and their legal impli-cations in the areas of counseling and psychotherapy. Students will be required to become familiar with the Codes of Ethical Conduct of the American Counseling Association, the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and the American Psychological Association. Topics covered include: privileged communication, confidentiality, rights of client and agency, civil commitment, licensure, and relevant State of Pennsylvania laws and statutes. Prerequisites: PSYG 500 and 503. (Formerly GRCP-512.)