PSY 8504 Ethical and Professional Issues
This course is designed to familiarize 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 can heighten their awareness of ethical issues as they may arise in the practice of psychology and study 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.