COUN 5100 - Ethics and Professional Issues in Counseling

(3) Credit Hours

The ethical standards of the ACA code of ethics and related entities (i.e., ASCA, AAMFT) and applications of ethical and legal considerations in professional counseling. An overview of ACA, its divisions, branches, and affiliates, along with standards for professional credentialing, including certification, licensure, and accreditation practices. The role of the professional counselor in advocating on behalf of the profession and advocacy processes needed to address institutional and social barriers that impede access, equity, and success for clients. Prerequisites: COUN 5020 and COUN 5450, or department head approval.