COUN 600L - Foundations & Ethics of Professional Counseling

3 Credits

This course provides students with an orientation to the role of the professional counselor, the mental health field, and the legal and ethical standards in counseling practice. Students learn about the history and philosophies for the counseling profession; the role of the counselor and of other human service providers; counselor self-care; the standards of the profession, e.g., ethics/laws, state licensing, certifications, accreditations, challenges, and trends; licensing procedures; and professional organizations and advocacy processes.