5622 Theoretical And Ethical Issues In Professional Psychology (3)
This course is designed to introduce first year doctoral students to the
fundamental concepts and methods of psychology conceived as the application of
scientific and ethical reasoning to human problems. It will provide an in-depth
examination of the American Psychological Association code of ethics and its
application to the conduct of psychologists. Critical and analytical thinking
will be emphasized in all aspects of the course. The course will cover broad
models of clinical and counseling psychology and their historical and
scientific foundations, issues in diagnosis, cross-cultural applications and
professional problems in light of ethical principles, professional standards,
scientific data & multi-cultural contexts. Prerequisite: consent of the
instructor. Offered: Fall.