CPSY 6705 - Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice* (5 credits)

(5 credits)

Students in this course examine the psychologist's principles of conduct, code of ethics, and standards of practice. The guidelines for practice in specific psychological services and with identified populations are explored. The ethical decision-making process is studied in depth. Topics include informed consent, confidentiality, duty to warn, mandated reporting, recordkeeping, the limits of competency, and dual relationships. Through this course, students also address issues of professional development, such as supervision, peer consultation, and continuing education.

*Students may take this as a non-degree course, which means they do not have to be enrolled in a program. Contact an enrollment specialist [1-866-492-5336 (U.S.);1-443-627-7222 (toll)] for more information or visit School of Lifelong Learning for more information.