CDC 155 - Counseling Ethics (3 Credits)

This course is designed to help students develop a personal framework for ethical action and become more effective in addressing ethical issues in the field of alcohol and drug dependency counseling. This course uses the ethical standards of Maryland’s Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists and the National Association for Addiction Professionals to build a theoretical framework for approaching ethical dilemmas in a systematic way. It is intended to deepen the student’s awareness of new and emerging ethical issues. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): CDC 101 with a grade of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Usually offered in the fall and spring.