Course Description
Supervised counseling psychology practice and study of professional ethics in an applied setting consistent with the student's professional goals.
Athena Title
Practicum in Couns Psychology
Non-Traditional Format
Practicum.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
To develop the breadth and depth of professional competencies required for providing effective therapy. Expected to be a self-reflective learner throughout the clinical practicum experience. This course will familiarize students with (a) the principles and standards of the Code of Ethics, (b) the guidelines developed in specialty and proficiency areas of psychology that must be noted for practice and training, and (c) will examine several of the conventional as well as newly developing areas of training, research, and practice that are relevant for the ethical decision-making process.
Topical Outline
Professional Issues Privacy, Confidentiality, Record Keeping, and Tarasoff Issues Testing and Research Relationshps Diversity Family Children Legal Issues and Forensics Business Managed Care Cyberspace
Syllabus
Public CV