Legal and Ethical Issues in Professional Practice

Summer 2019 > Humanities & Social Sciences > PSYC.5720 > 031

Course No: PSYC.5720-031; SIS Class Nbr: 1520; SIS Term: 2840
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

This course will explore the legal and ethical issues facing professionals working with individuals diagnosed with disabilities, particularly those on the autism spectrum. The goal is to provide behavior analysts and other professionals the opportunity to develop skills in dealing with the complex legal and ethical issues that arise when working in human service fields.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: .PSYC 5650 Measurement and Experimental Design in Behavioral Intervention, or PSYC.5660 Functional Analysis and Treatment of Challenging Behaviors.
  • Core Codes: SS
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Rebecca Markovits
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2019 Summer: May 20 to Aug 11
  • Chat Hours: Wed 8:30-9:30pm*
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1725
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the scheduled times.

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