CNS 503 - Introduction to Counseling and Ethics

(4 credits)

An introduction to the counseling profession, including topics relating to professional identity, legal and ethical issues in counseling, and historical and social/cultural foundations of the counseling profession. Assignments are tailored to the student’s emphasis. Required core course for mental health and school-based programs.

Prerequisite(s): Students must be admitted to the MA in counseling or the MA in clinical mental health degree program or have department permission.

Course updates made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Addendum to the Graduate Catalog.