Counselling Ethics for Canadian School Settings
Education · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Spring Only, Every Year
One shot a year. Offered spring term only, so a clash costs a full year.
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Description
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of legal and ethical issues as they relate to the profession of school counselling. The objectives are to provide students with an overview and general understanding of: (1) standards of practice for counsellors; (2) professional responsibilities of counsellors in a variety of settings; (3) ethical counselling relationships; (4) ethical consulting and referral in counselling, and (5) legal and ethical guidelines in school settings. Topics include: informed consent, confidentiality, record-keeping, boundary issues, training and competence, clinical supervision, working with minors and diversity issues.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.