PSY 8504 Ethical and Professional Issues
This course familiarizes learners with the essential concepts, theories, and applications relevant to ethical issues in psychology. Professional ethical issues are examined in accordance with the most recent code of ethics of the American Psychological Association. Learners heighten their awareness of ethical issues as they may arise in the practice of psychology and learn methods of developing coherent, defensible, reasoned strategies for dealing with such situations. All areas of psychology practice are considered including psychotherapy, assessment, research, teaching, and consultation. The detection, intervention and prevention of child abuse and suicide are addressed.