COUN 620 - Psychological Testing and Assessment

The goals of this course are to introduce the students to assessment theory and procedures, to provide experience in administering and scoring tests, and to interpret assessment data. The focus is on the use of assessment in schools and clinical settings, and the current issues and trends in testing. Students will be encouraged to critically review current testing procedures and biases in assessment and to advocate for responsible and multiculturally competent test usage for clients. The instructor must be skilled in teaching the foundations of statistics and statistical analysis of assessment tools, and familiar with the administration and interpretation of such instruments.

Course credits: 3