SWRK 4200 - Ethical Issues in Substance Abuse Services

Institution:

Western Michigan University

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Description:

Human service professionals have a responsibility to engage in ethical behavior. They are involved in situations which are increasingly more complex with fluctuating and competing values. The purpose of this course is to help students become more effective in dealing as professional persons with ethical questions in social policy and practice situations. The course focuses on ethical issues and laws impacting employee assistance programs. It is structured to facilitate development of a greater awareness of one's personal values and the values and ethics of the profession. It is presented from a social work perspective. Ethical dilemmas are presented at different levels–client, colleague agency, community, and society. Students are introduced to moral and philosophical analysis of ethical problems and a model for ethical decision-making. Credits: 3 hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 387-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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