Legal/Ethical Issues/Psychotherapy (PSYG 713)

Term: 2024-2025 - Spring

Faculty

Leslie Parkes ShralowShow MyInfo popup for Leslie Parkes Shralow

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Schedule

Wed, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (1/6/2025 - 4/9/2025) Location: MAIN SJ 244

Description

Familiarizes students with the history and development of professional ethics and standards and their legal implications in psychotherapy. Students will be required to become familiar with the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. Topics covered include: privileged communication, confidentiality, rights of client and agency, civil commitment, licensure, and mental health laws. Prerequisites: PSYG 702 and 703. (New course Fall 2013.)