Principles of testing, types of scores, use of instruments and methods of assessing abilities, achievement levels, interests, attitudes, developmental variables, vocational skills, and personality characteristics. Use of test and non-test data in counseling and human development services.
Athena Title
Individual Appraisal
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will understand the basic principles and demonstrate the basic skills required in an intake interview.
Students will understand the basis psychometric concept of reliability and validity.
Students will understand the fundamentals of test interpretation (i.e., z-scores, percentiles, typical standard scores).
Students will understand the advantages and disadvantages of using tests.
Students will understand common tests used in the practice of counseling.
Students will understand issues related to the assessment of persons with disabilities.
Students will understand issues related to multicultural assessment.
Students will understand how to communicate test results to consumers.
Students will understand the legal and ethical issues in assessment.
