Professional Values and Ethics examines personal, professional and social values and teaches skills necessary for making ethical decisions in the professions of social work and social services. The course focuses on core professional values, principles and ethical standards that are the basis for understanding ethical issues, examining possible resolutions and their potential outcomes and addressing ethical concerns in relation to the roles of students, client, professional, social worker, and supervisor. Malpractice risk and liability issues will also be covered in this course.
Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Semester: Variable
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: ENGL 0870 and READ 0870 or appropriate entrance scores.
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