GPC 411

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

GPC 411

Course Title

Ethical and Legal Issues 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

The course will 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. develop an understanding of the relationship between personal/cultural values, beliefs and ethical actions as professionals,

3. develop an understanding of how 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 school counselors experience.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Questioning Reading Demonstrating Collaborating Video Presentations Hands-on Activities Web Searching Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Discussion Paper and Attendence

Design Content

Recommended Reading

Required Reading

1. Corey, G., Corey, M. S., & Callanan, P. (2007). Issues and ethics in the helping professions. (7th Ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole. 2. Schulte, J. M. & Cochrane, D. B. (1995). Ethics in school counseling. New York: Teachers College Press.

Grading

MT Exam - 30% 
Case Study Anaysis (Group Work) - 20% 
Presentation (Oral) - 10% 
Self-Evaluation - 10% 
Portfolio - 20% 
Participation to in-Class Activities - 10%

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Reflections, Group Work

Course Coordinator:

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Course Readings	14
Exams/Quizzes	8
Report on a Topic	14

Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: