CSL-766 LEADER ADVCCY PROF ISSUES CSL

This course explores central contemporary issues in the counseling field associated with counseling leadership and advocacy as well as other advanced professional issues including legal and ethical issues. Leadership roles and responsibilities of the counselor to promote the profession, research, legislative policy, and organizational influence are explored. The counselor's advocacy role is stressed as agents of change for clients, communities, systems, as well as at the policy level. Professional codes of ethics as well as virtue and organizational ethics serve as the foundation for analyzing the complex issues facing counseling professionals, including the evolving impact of federal; i.e., HHS and HIPAA, and state laws. The process of achieving and maintaining CACREP accreditation is also considered.

Credits

3

Distribution

Counseling

Offered

FS