CO 500 Issues and Ethics in Counseling
An introduction to the counseling profession that examines the basic counseling relationship for individual(s) seeking help for common life adjustment difficulties and mental illness. This course discusses the impact of role expectations and individual characteristics of the counselor and counselee, including personal worldviews and belief systems. This course further addresses legal, ethical, and liability issues, including the importance of professional collaboration and referral to increased levels of care. Three semester hours credit.