Professional and Scientific Ethics in Psychology
General
Prefix
CPSY
Course Number
419
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Description
Ethical standards for psychologists as set by national and state associations, organizations, agencies, courts, and legislative bodies.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Understand concepts related to legal and ethical issues in human services including:
a. Federal, state, agency, and professional codes of ethics
b. Professional standards and scope of practice
c. The consequences for violating code of ethics
d. Process used to address alleged ethical violations
e. Understand the sensitivity of ethical concerns in working with diverse cultures
Outcome
Develop skills related to legal and ethical issues in human services including:
Ability to identify ethical issues in written case studies and demonstration of ethical and professional behavior in written work.
Outcome
Demonstrate attitudes consistent with ethical and legal codes in human services including: Willingness to assess and adjust personal behaviors and attitudes that may conflict with professional guidelines and respect for professional standards.