HECL540

043868

This course works to develop ethical decision-making skills essential for marriage and family therapy practice through examination of professional standards, ethical dilemmas, and legal considerations. Students will explore core ethical principles, professional codes of conduct, and common ethical challenges including confidentiality, dual relationships, informed consent, and duty to warn. Family law principles are integrated throughout the course to provide crucial context for ethical decision-making, covering areas highly relevant to the practice of marriage and family therapy. Students will learn how legal frameworks intersect with ethical obligations and inform clinical practice decisions. The course emphasizes practical application of ethical reasoning skills, preparing students to make sound professional decisions when facing challenging ethical dilemmas. Students will complete this course with a comprehensive understanding of ethical standards, legal requirements, and decision-making processes that guide competent and responsible therapeutic practice across diverse clinical settings and populations.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Graduate