OT 520 - Ethical Practice and Moral Leadership

A discussion and analysis of the ethics and philosophy of moral leadership. The course is designed to present a vision for the development of reflective, responsible, and socially engaged citizenship and leadership for the community, workplace, society, and the world. It will include the study of topics such as ethical theory and approaches to moral leadership; the ideal relationship between leaders and followers; historical exemplars of moral leadership; and the contrast between moral and immoral leadership. This course facilitates a discipline-specific discussion of ethical leadership as related to social determinants of health and the promotion of occupational justice, public health, and welfare; and strategies for effective, competency-based legal and ethical supervision. The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards for Practice will be closely examined and presented as a guide for ethical decision making in professional interactions, client interventions, employment settings, and when confronted with personal, and organizational ethical conflict. OT majors only. This course meets the general education outcomes for graduate education.

Credits: 3

Program Graduate