Course Description
The administration and interpretation of psychological measure of intellectual, social, and personality characteristics of individuals. The ethical use of test results in counseling individuals from diverse populations.
Athena Title
Assessment in Counseling Psych
Prerequisite
ECHD 9610 and permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- Students will understand the psychometric concepts of reliability, validity, and standard scores.
- Students will become competent in the administration of intellectual, achievement, and personality tests commonly used in the practice of psychology.
- Students will become familiar with other important tests in psychology such as the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale, Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Test Battery, and measures of family functioning. Special issues in assessment (e.g., using tests with minority clients, in child abuse cases, and forensic purposes) are covered.
- Students will be able to select and administer tests based on client indications.
- Students will be able to interpret test results and to formulate diagnoses and interventions from those results.
- Students will be able to write six psychological reports based on test interviews and results (three per semester).
Topical Outline
- 1. The student will complete a minimum of six psychological evaluations (including intelligence and personality testing) under the supervision of the instructor. During formulation of test results, students will bring de-identified case summaries and protocols to class for supervision and discussion.
- 2. The student will complete projects related to assessment under the direction of the instructor. For example, the student will lead seminar discussions regarding journal articles in the area of special issues in psychological assessment.
