Ethics and Legal Issues in School Counseling

COUN6210S - Ethics and Legal Issues in School Counseling

Graduate | 5 Quarter Credits | 10 Weeks

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$2,625.00
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Course Description

This course provides students with an introduction to the field of professional counseling and the foundations of school counseling. The course addresses the following topics: history, philosophy, client and counselor advocacy with an emphasis on the counselor's role as social change agent, cultural dynamics, consultation, and trends in professional counseling. The counseling profession's ethical standards are also addressed with an emphasis on the American School Counseling Association and American Counseling Association code of ethics and counselor ethical decision-making processes.

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Walden University's MS in School Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which is a requirement for licensure in many states.


Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree conferred
  • Unofficial transcript(s) from institution(s) with accreditation recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or US Dept of Education. Unofficial transcripts must include the name of the institution, student name, grades earned, credits earned, degree earned, course names/numbers and dates of attendance.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Please Select a Start Date

$2,625.00
How To Enroll?
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  • feature icon 5 Quarter Credits
  • feature icon 10 Weeks
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