Module name: Ethics in Counseling

Module code: EC100

Expected learning outcomes:

 Gain insight and apply the process of ethical decision making
 Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of ethical codes and models of ethical decision
making and apply these to practice situations.
 Explore ethical situations including being able to critically analyze the given situations.
Curricular content in terms of topics and a summary of content planned for each lecture.

Week Topic

1 Ethical issues in introductory counseling skills course

2 Ethical issues in helping practice

3 Making decisions about ethical issues

4 Dimensions of confidentiality

5 Ethical issues in a multi-cultural perspective

6 Ethical issues in the assessment process

7 Dual relationships in counselling practice

8 Ethical principles

9 Ethical codes and guidelines for counselors

10 Ethical decision making

11 Revision

12 Exam

Project methods and grading criteria

Assessment of the above mentioned sessions are carried out via the following method:
1. Final Exam (50 %)
 2. Assignment and Internal Assessment (50 %)

List of reference materials, if relevant

 Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy, 6th edition by Gerald Corey

 Introduction to counseling skills- Text and activities by Richard nelson-jones

 The counseling process- A multi theoretical integrative approach, 6th edition by Elizabath Reynolds
Welfel