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PSYCH 5622      Theoretical And Ethical Issues In Professional Psychology
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.
Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences
Department: Psychology
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