HPFS4201 - Ethics Code Principles and Standards
Overview
The Psychological Code of Ethics course is a fundamental course designed to equip students with a strong understanding of ethical principles, professional responsibility, and scientific integrity in psychology. The course focuses on the mastery and critical application of the Indonesian Psychological Association/Himpunan Psikologi Indonesia (HIMPSI) Code of Ethics. Students will learn to understand the roles, responsibilities, competencies, and professional boundaries of psychologists and psychology scientists/graduates in Indonesia.
The course covers ethical principles in psychological practice, professional competence, human relations, confidentiality, informed consent, psychological assessment, intervention, research and publication ethics, public statements, advertising, forensic psychology, and workplace integrity. Through case-based learning and ethical dilemma analysis, students are expected to apply ethical standards to real and hypothetical situations and formulate accountable decisions based on professional, legal, and ethical considerations.
Learning Hours Composition:
- 28 hours face to face, consisting of interactive lectures, foundational concept discussions, and ethical case study analyses.
- 28 hours of Structured Learning and Guided Group Discussions, including evaluating public statements, analyzing HIMPSI case vignettes, and collaborative presentation planning.
- 34 hours of Independent Learning, focusing on self-directed readings of the HIMPSI Code of Ethics, analyzing legal-psychological intersections, and exam preparation.
Managing Faculty:
Credit Point:
2 Credit(s)
Learning Hours:
45 hours x 2 CPs = 90 hours
