SEMINAR IN ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

COUNPSY 926

Course Description

Intended to strengthen students' identities as counseling psychologists. Includes examination of (a) historical and contemporary issues that have affected psychology; (b) training and practice guidelines; and (c) ethical and legal issues, including the American Psychological Association ethics code and ethical decision-making.

Prerequisties

Declared in Counseling Psychology or Counseling

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Occasionally

Grade Point Average

4.7% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

3.23% from Historical

A Rate

100%

14.29% from Historical

Class Size

31.25% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Stephanie Budge

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