HUSEV 23 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Human Services

    Recent Professors
    Page C. Gearhart Davis
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of HUSEV 23
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course explores the legal and ethical responsibilities in the human services and chemical dependency field. Emphasis is placed on professional responsibility and patient rights as well as issues of the work place and professional growth. Students will explore frameworks for addressing legal and ethical issues arising from engagement, assessment, and treatment of individuals, families, groups, and at-risk populations. Develops understanding of laws, code of ethics, and client rights. Examines the relationship between personal values and professional behavior. (L) Grades are P/NP Option.