Professional Ethics and Issues   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Addendum
   

MP 501 - Professional Ethics and Issues


Professional, ethical, and legal issues related to the various fields of psychology are critically examined through application to actual ethical dilemmas. Issues considered include privacy, privilege, confidentiality (and its limitations), informed consent, and subject/clients’ rights for research, education, and treatment settings. The expectations of organizations and professionals as defined by applicable ethics codes of professional organizations will be examined across the multiple fields of psychology. Ethics, as related to research, will be introduced. (3 credits)