PSYC 401 Professional Ethics
This course provides a survey of the ethical issues in the practice of psychology.
Offered
Spring, odd years
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify key principles contained in the APA Code of Ethics and NAADAC.
- Demonstrate a rudimentary understanding of ethical dilemmas.
- Distinguish between legal, ethical, and moral (or personal) standards.
- Explain recent ethical issues (e.g., HIPAA).
- Be able to distinguish between different sub-specialties in psychology.
- Distinguish between psychology and professional codes in related helping professions.
- Discuss current controversial issues within the context of ethical practice (e.g., duty to warn, empirically based treatment, prescription privileges).
- Be able to demonstrate how to respond to ethical dilemmas.
- Demonstrate an ability to critically apply the ethics code to practical dilemmas.