In Jennifer Keeton vs. Augusta State University, the federal appeals court:
A) upheld the decision that the university was justified in dismissing Ward for violating provisions of the code of ethics that prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, marital status/partnership, language preference, or socioeconomic status.
B) upheld the right of the university to enforce standards expected of students in a counseling program, even when a student objects on religious grounds.
C) upheld the decision that the university was not justified in dismissing Ward for violating provisions of the code of ethics.
D) decided the university did not have the right to enforce standards expected of students in a counseling program, even when a student objects on religious grounds.

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The federal appeals court upheld the right of the university to enforce standards expected of students in a counseling program, even when a student objects on religious grounds. Keeton had objected to counseling gay clients, even though it was required as part of her program, on religious grounds. The court ruled that the university had not violated Keeton's First Amendment rights and that it had a legitimate interest in requiring students to learn how to counsel clients of diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as LGBT.

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