CASC 450 - Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling

Credit(s): 3
This seminar examines verities of ethical issues that can have a tremendous impact on in the counseling environment. The course focuses on the importance of ethical principles and their influence in the counseling environment. The course emphasis on the importance of recognizing and understand the value of multiculturalism and diversity in the substance use field. Students will have the opportunity to cover some of the ethical principles that are prevalent in professional counseling. Students will actively participate in respectful and meaningful class discussions, and they related to class topics. This course focuses on personal values and belief and how they can influence decision-making. The primary purpose of the course is to equip the student with the tools/knowledge necessary to become, efficient, professional and competent in their fields as substance abuse counselors and as or counselor in general.