CPSE 605
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Ethics, Professional Roles, and Standards
Counseling Psychology and Special Education
David O. McKay School of Education
Course Description
Introduction to the profession of school psychology; ethics, professional roles, and standards of practice, focusing particularly on school-based settings.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Admission to one of the CPSE graduate programs
Title
History of school psychology
Learning Outcome
Discuss the history of school psychology and identify its emergence as a major discipline.
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Codes, standards, and laws
Learning Outcome
Discuss ethical codes, standards for practice, and law pertinent to the delivery of school psychological services (i.e. NASP, APA codes, IDEA, FERPA, Section 504, and major court cases that shaped school policy).
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Student and family privacy
Learning Outcome
Protect student and family privacy and respect confidentiality.
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Warning and appropriate protection
Learning Outcome
Identify situations that merit warning and appropriately protecting others (duty to warn).
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Analyze ethical issues
Learning Outcome
Analyze ethical issues according to the principles of professional ethics.
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Problem solving analysis
Learning Outcome
Complete a 9-step problem solving analysis of an ethical dilemma (see Appendix A).
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Consult with colleagues
Learning Outcome
Consult with colleagues when confronted with ethical dilemmas.
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Current state and federal law and ethical standards
Learning Outcome
Keep informed regarding changes in state and federal law and ethical standards related to professional practice.
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Ethical practices
Learning Outcome
Engage in ethical practice that promotes the best interest of students, families, and schools.
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Collaborative relationships
Learning Outcome
Identify building blocks of collaborative relationships with staff, parents and students, valuing each as an equal partner in the delivery of school psychology services.
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Building positive support systems
Learning Outcome
Identify practical ways to build positive supportive school communities, facilitating a sense of belonging within school organizations, identifying and breaking down barriers, and reaching out to include parents and caregivers.
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Roles and functions of school psychologist
Learning Outcome
Identify the roles and functions of a school psychologist within the school and community.
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Scientist-practitioner model
Learning Outcome
Describe the scientist-practitioner model of service delivery and how it fits in a school setting.
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Membership and relationships in professional organizations
Learning Outcome
Maintain membership and relationships in professional organizations (e.g., NASP, UASP).
