Information Package / Course Catalogue
Professional Ethic and Legal Issues
Course Code: RPD457
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

At the end of this course, the students; 1) know the ethical rules of some professional organizations 2) comprehend the bases of the ethical approach 3) comprehend how personal values influence the counseling process 4) comprehend client rights and responsibilities of counselor 5) know legal issues in psychological counseling and guidance field 6) make ethical decision-making skills.

Course Content

Ethical principles in GPC and general practice standards; decision making in accordance with professional ethics; clients? rights and responsibilities of psychological counselers, legal issues.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ali Serdar SAĞKAL
Learning Outcomes
1.Know the ethical rules of some professional organizations
2.Comprehend the bases of the ethical approach
3.Comprehend how personal values influence the counseling process
4.Comprehend client rights and responsibilities of counselor
5.Know legal issues in psychological counseling and guidance field
6.Make ethical decision-making skills
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bond, T. (2016). Psikolojik danışmanlıkta etik ve yasal konular (Çev. B. Yeşilyaprak). Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
2.Corey, G., Corey, M., & Callanan, P. (2007). Issues and ethics in the helping professions (7th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
3.Çetinkaya, R. (2015). Psikolojik danışmanlıkta meslek etiği ve yasal konular. Bursa: Alfa Aktüel Yayınları.
4.Eren Gümüş, A. ve Gümüş, M. A. (2018). Psikolojik danışmada etik ve hukuk. İstanbul: Oniki Levha Yayıncılık.
5.Herlihy, B., and Corey, G. (2014). ACA ethical standards casebook.New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction: Aims and Objectives of the Course
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to Professional Ethics: Ethical Decision Making, Basic Concepts of Ethical Approach, Functions of Code of Ethics, Models About Ethical Decision Making. Ethical Dilemma Analysis
Week 3 - Theoretical
Counselor as a Person and as a Member Of Profession, Ethical Dilemma Analysis
Week 4 - Theoretical
Values And Helping Relationships, Ethical Dilemma Analysis
Week 5 - Theoretical
Client Rights and Counselor Responsibilities,Ethical Dilemma Analysis
Week 6 - Theoretical
Confidentiality, Ethical and Legal Issues: Confidentiality, Warning And Protection Duty, Protection Of Children From Damages, Ethical Dilemma Resolution
Week 7 - Theoretical
Multiple Relations: Multiple Relations in Counseling, Dual and Multiple Relationships, Boundary Issues, Social Relationships With Clients Ethical Dilemma Analysis
Week 8 - Theoretical
Legislation and Ethics (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Legislation and Ethics
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ethical and Legal Issues in School Counseling Ethical Dilemma Analysis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Expert Meetings
Week 12 - Theoretical
Expert Meetings
Week 13 - Theoretical
Expert Meetings
Week 14 - Theoretical
Expert Meetings
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
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4
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OÇ-2
4
4
4
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4
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5
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026