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COURSE SYLLABUS: Ethics in School Counseling

Course Title:	CS522 - Ethics in School Counseling
Department:	Social and Behavioral Sciences
Instructor:	Jennifer Pitchford, MA, BS E-mail | Vita
Fax:	208-746-2747
Class Office Hours:	Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Prerequisites:	Master's student - none. Others: Professor's approval required.
Credit Hours:	3

Required Texts: Online Book Store

Ethics in School Counseling
Author: John M. Schulte and Donald B. Cochrane
Publisher: Teachers College Press; Teachers College, Columbia University New York and London
ISBN: 0807734322

Course Purpose:
This course is designed to present ethical issues faced by counselors who are going to work or are working in a school setting. The ethical issues and information which goes more in-depth of general counseling ethics, The Ethical Standards of the American Counseling Association.. This course is to be used by school counselors in addition to the Counseling Ethics of the A.C.A or other professional ethical organizations, (NOT) as a replacement.

Objective:
This course will address school counseling ethics which are more complex and specified than other areas of Human Services. The course is designed to assist school counselors in a better understanding of ethical issues, dilemmas, and resolution created by the unique ethical situations that come up when working with students, parents, teachers, school boards and others that maybe involved with students.

Course Description:
This course is designed to educate counselors, social workers and others providing counseling within a school setting a more focused ethical knowledge. Ethics in School Counseling is specifically designed to improve the comprehension of ethical issues and standards counselors face in the school environment.

Methods of Learning:
Reading assignments
2 Exams
Written assignments
1 Paper

Assignments-WebMail: (Please use the Canyon College Webmail and email address, rather than your own personal email address. If you have problems accessing your Webmail contact me or the technical support staff at the college for assistance.)

1. Written assignments are to be done prior to reading the chapter(s).
2. You are to read the portion given in each chapter assignment..
3. These assignments are to be a brief statement/statements of your point of view or your resolution of the situation and a brief explanation as to why you answered as you did.
4. Because assignments and responses deal with each student personally, they will not be graded. However, they are worth one (1) point for each assignment and these points will influence your final grade. Total points for written assignments are twelve (12).
5. The points will be added in your grade book as a total when you are completing the course.

Week-1: (3 points)

Written Assignments:

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 2

(pg. 1)..."she [Maria] does not know what to do and is depending on Ms. Larkin to give her some direction." What do you suggest that Ms. Larkin do in the case of Maria? Why? (Pg 12) ..."Ms Hahn gives her full and empathetic attention as Ms. Chianti spells out her concerns, but inwardly she cannot help but wonder why parents like the Chiantis seem so intent on disrupting what she sees as the natural development of a happy child into a productive and fulfilled adult. What would you do if you believed as Ms. Hahn does? Why? (Pg. 14) " The Dufeks have been led to believe that schools taught, among other things, moral reflection, critical thinking, "healthy lifestyles"and cultural and civic values." The Dufeks do not see the school as having either the vision or the courage to promote these goals. What would you say or do? Why?

Reading Assignment: Preface ix to Chapter 3, page 31

Week 2: (2 points)

Written Assignment:

Chapter 3 Chapter 4

(Pg. 32) Mr Thompson's not convinced that doing nothing at all is the right decision, but what can he do? What would you do? Why? (Pg. 44) "When difficult ethical problems arise we are tempted to seek quick and easy resolutions." Do you agree with this statement? Why?

Reading Assignment: Chapter 3, page 31 to Chapter 5, page 61

Week 3: (3 points)

Written Assignments:

Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7

(Pg. 61) "The principles of freedom, consideration of interests, equality and truth are sufficiently general that they sometimes generate different-even conflicting-conclusions" Do you agree? Why? (Pg. 78) Describe a ‘value conflict' (as described on pg.78) you may have do to your judgement about what is good, right and desirable. What would you do to resolve the value conflict? (Pg. 89) List a possible problem you as the counselor see in your session with Jennifer. What action would you take? Why?

Reading Assignment: Chapter 5, page 61 to Chapter 8, page 105

Week 4: Midterm Exam (28):

Preface ix to Chapter 8 (Notify Professor the week before you plan on taking the exam for Access to the Midterm Exam.)

Week 5: (1 point)

Reading Assignment: Written Assignment:

Chapter 8, Page 105 to Chapter 9, 116 **Read the Chapter first** Select one (1) case given in Chapter 8 and answer briefly the "Questions to Consider"at the end of the case you selected.

Week 6: (3 points)

Written Assignment:

Chapter 9

What is a profession? Your description Why is professionalism needed? List three (3) problems you feel that could arise due to lack of professionalism.

Reading Assignment: Chapter 9, page 116 to Appendix A, page 124

Week 7: Appendix A, page 124 and Appendix B to page 143 (No Written Assignment)

Week 8: Final Exam (28 points): Chapter 8, page 105 through and including Appendix B, (Ask for Access to Final Exam a week before you plan to take it.)

Exams - All exams are in a Secured Area. You must get access from you professor in order to have them made accessible. In order to guarantee the exam is opened for you when you are ready to take it be sure to contact me during my student office hours of the previous week. I am available for Student Office Hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. When you notify me that you are ready to take an exam, I will send you a letter of access explaining the exam.

Paper: (20 points) Select your own topic or situation you would like to write about.

1. Your paper may be done on any ethical issue you may face as a school counselor or on any ethical issue/ standard addressed in the Ethical Standards of the American School Counselor Association, Appendix B.
2. I would like you to use the PIE format (P-Problem, I-Intervention, E-Evaluation of problem or Expectations of outcome.)
3. Grading on the paper will include: information included in the body, supporting evidence (quotes or Ethical standard you would use or include in the situation), spelling, grammar, the ability to easily read and understand the paper.
4. Your paper may be completed and submitted at any time. However, you will not receive a final grade until the paper is in. No paper will be accepted more than two (2) weeks after taking the final exam. If this should happen your final grade points will not include the 20 points for the paper.
5. Your paper should be no longer than three (3) pages
6. Your paper can be sent as an Attachment to an email; within an email; or faxed to my home office. Fax - 1-208-746-2747.

Grades:

There is a possible total of 88 points for this course. Your final grade is the average of the points earned divided by the total points possible. Any extra credit points must be approved by the instructor and will only be granted to students with B level points at the time of request.
***NO PAPERS, EXTRA CREDIT WORK, ASSIGNMENTS, ETC, ACCEPTED AFTER 14 DAYS FOLLOWING THE FINAL EXAM.***

A B C D F

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100 - 90% 89 - 80% 79 - 70% 69 - 60% 59% or less

Midterm Exam: 28 points
Final Exam: 28 points