ECED 6230
Summer 2025
Ethical Case Study Assignment
Report and Powerpoint Presentation
Scenario: a client who confides in their counselor that they are having violent thoughts about a co-worker but insists they won’t act on them
Report Due: July 29
Powerpoint Due: July 29
Develop an ethical scenario or you may choose one of the videos in “MyLab” (one that you have not already done) to present to the class via blackboard for discussion. If you choose a video, please email me your choice by Wednesday, July 1 for approval so that no one will use the same scenario.
A. Report (40 pts.)
Each person will be responsible for one report and should submit via canvas (see…”case study report and presentation” folder). The expected length of the report is approximately 6 pages. Here is a guide you may use to set up your report.
1. Present the scenario and describe the setting (eg. school, inpatient, outpatient)- 1 page.
2. Describe the ethical dilemma(s) presented in the case. What issues are at play here? Are there legal considerations as well? Moral? Why is this dilemma relevant? What are some potential ramifications? 1 page.
3. Identify an ethical decision-making model and provide rationale to support your decision for choosing this model. Evidence using scholarly literature. 1 page.
4. Use the ethical decision-making model to walk through the decision-making process. Provide your thoughts as you discuss the pros and cons, debate your decision-making process. Consider alternative thoughts and arguments (devil’s advocate so to speak).
Be sure to reference specific ACA codes during your considerations. 3 pages.
B. Presentation (40 pts.)
Each person will upload to blackboard using powerpoint or other similar medium.
Your presentation will follow the outline of the report. Submit your PowerPoint to canvas. (see…”case study report and presentation” folder). Include at least three discussion questions.
