COUN 501 - Professional Issues and Ethics for Counselors

Institution:

Messiah University

Subject:

Counseling

Description:

This course provides students with an understanding of the history and philosophy of the counseling profession, professional roles and functions, ethical and legal considerations, and professional organizations and credentialing. Current issues within the professional counseling field will provide a context for exploring ethical and professional orientation. Students will demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply the following ethical codes: ACA, NBCC, ASCA, AAMFT, and the Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators. In order to facilitate self understanding, a critical component to becoming a professional counselor, students will be expected to arrange to take the MMPI and have at least two follow-up sessions with a qualified clinician to discuss their fit with the profession of counseling.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.messiah.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 766-2511

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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