PSCG 405

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

PSCG 405

Course Title

Ethical Decision Making in Counseling

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 3 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Senior

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:

Catalog Description

The professional ethical laws in counseling area and general application standards. Client rights. Legal responsibilities of counselors. Legal problems. Multiculturalism and individual differences.

Course Objectives

This course aims to provide an overview of ethical issues counselors might face with throughout their professional life and learn about their legal responsibilities.

Software Usage

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts, ethical principles and legal issues about ethics in guidance and counseling,
2. analyze the relationship between personal/cultural values, beliefs and ethical actions as professionals,
3. explain why racism, sexism, ageism, heterosexism, and other forms of stereotyping are ethical issues,
4. establish ethical and professional decision-making process in guidance and counseling,
5. argue the potential ethical dilemmas that counselors experience.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Questioning Reading Demonstrating Case Study/Scenarion Analysis Oral Presentations/Reports Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Case Studies / Homework Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Discussion Paper

Design Content

Recommended Reading

Required Reading

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Group work

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Begüm Serim Yıldız

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Course Readings	24
Field Trips/Visits	6
Exams/Quizzes	14
Report on a Topic	14

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