PSYDA/660
Ethics and Professional Issues

Course level: Graduate

Christine O.

BSA

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Format
Online
Course length
12 weeks
Total competency units
3 units
Note
Take this course as part of a degree or certificate program.
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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