HUS 2500 Introduction to Ethics in Human Services

In this course, students examine ethical decision making in the human services arena. Exploration of professional and legal standards such as confidentiality, privileged communication, candor and informed consent, competence, loyalty, diligence, fairness, and due care. Students also examine moral issues in multicultural counseling, dual role relationships, suspected child abuse, third party harm, suicide, paternalism, and involuntary commitment.

3 credits