Prof Ethics in Human Services

MHA-2110-02-DL

Sullivan County Community College

  • Semester
    Spring 2026
  • Instructor
  • Start Date
    01-21-2026
  • Total Credits
    3
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    845-434-5750 x4302

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Catalog Course Description

Students focus on ethics in the field of human services. Students explore the historical evolution of ethics as ethics relate to current values, ideas and standards of the profession. Issues addressed include legal issues, confidentiality, assessment of personal values and their potential impact, professional responsibilities, and competencies. Codes of ethics for various human service professionals are examined and discussed, with an emphasis on codes relative to the MR/DD population.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of professional values and ethics in the various disciplines within human services practice.
2. Identify the interrelationships and tensions between personal, professional, and societal values.
3. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in the analysis of ethical issues in human services practice through application of ethical theory, principles, and ethical decision-making paradigms.

Course Area: Medical
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 01-21-2026 - 05-15-2026
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