CNS 5050 - 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 for Core mental health and school-based programs. Formerly CNS 503.

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 revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.