COUN 618 Prof Orientation & Ethical Iss

This course introduces students to the field of clinical mental health counseling. Specifically, students will gain knowledge of professional identity as a counselor that is based in the history of counseling, certification and licensure as a professional counselor, the roles and process of counseling, and understand current trends within the field of clinical mental health counseling. Ethical standards of professional practice in the field of clinical mental health will be reviewed along legal, social and cultural considerations.