PSY 544 - Tests and Measurements

Description:
Psychological and educational tests, theory, and practice. PSY 444 and PSY 544 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both. Course will be offered every year (Fall).

Credits:
(4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of historical perspectives concerning the nature and meaning of assessment and testing in counseling
Describe methods of effectively preparing for and conducing initial assessment meetings
Explain the use of assessment for diagnostic and intervention planning purposes
Distinguish between basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized testing, norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments, and group and individual assessments
Demonstrate knowledge of statistical concepts, including scales of measurement, measures of central tendency, indices of variability, shapes and types of distributions, and correlations
Summarize the concepts of reliability and validity in the use of assessments
Evaluate the use of assessments relevant to academic/educational, career, personal, and social development
Identify environmental assessments and systematic behavioral observations
Assess the use of symptom checklists, and personality and psychological testing
Analyze the use of assessment results to diagnose developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders
Select ethical and culturally relevant strategies for selecting, administering, and interpreting assessment and test results
Choose psychological tests and assessments specific to clinical mental health counseling

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