PSY 566 - Behavioral and Social-Emotional Assessment

Description:
Attainment of competencies in the use of behavioral and social-emotional assessment techniques, with a focus on school-age children. Permission of department.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the school psychology program.

Credits:
(4)

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

Administer and interpret a variety of instruments and procedures for assessing social/emotional/behavioral functioning.
Demonstrate knowledge of psychometric properties, purposes, utility, and acceptability of instruments and procedures for assessing social/emotional/behavioral functioning.
Integrate assessment information into a comprehensive and professionally written report.
Recommend appropriate remediation based on assessment findings.
Describe how a problem-solving model can be utilized with students with social/emotional/behavioral needs.
Describe theoretical and conceptual issues underlying social/emotional/behavioral assessment of children and adolescents.
Demonstrate effective writing and speaking methods for communicating with educators, parents, and fellow professionals.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/5/19

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Spring Locations Ellensburg