PSYDA/660
Ethics and Professional Issues
Course level: Graduate
Christine O.
BSA
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This course reviews various professional and ethical responsibilities of psychological researchers and practitioners. Students will study the APA Code of Ethics and analyze case studies involving assessment, research and practice in psychology. Topics include ethics in research, the purpose and function of internal review boards (IRBs), participant and client rights, informed consent, confidentiality, and the application of ethical decision-making models.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Decision Making
Apply ethical decision-making models
Professionalism
Determine the importance of ethics in professional practice and research
Due Diligence
Analyze professional and ethical standards and responsibilities in psychology