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(5 credits)
Assessments are important tools that counselors use to gain information about clients and to aid practice. Therefore, counselors must know what assessment tools are available; have the ability to read, interpret, and analyze results of tests; and keep abreast of changing trends in working with assessments as well as new assessment tools and changes in technology. Students in this course are provided with an overview of assessments used in counseling and education as well as the responsibilities of counselors using assessments. Students learn about the different types of tests used in clinical, educational, and organizational settings, and they examine the psychometric properties used to develop and evaluate these instruments. They also explore normative sampling and standardization, reliability and validity, test score interpretation, and test development. Additionally, students assess and discuss ethical, legal, and sociocultural issues, including cultural bias and fairness. A foundation for the course is professional standards for testing.
Pre-requisites for students entering May 29, 2023 and later
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Prerequisites
- COUN 6302S OR COUN 6316D OR COUN 6316 OR COUN 6316F OR COUN 8316 OR HUMN 5316 OR PSYC 5316 OR HUMN 8337
MS in School Counseling
- None
MS Dual Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Prerequisites
- COUN 6316D OR COUN 6316 OR COUN 6316F OR COUN6302S OR COUN 8316 OR HUMN 5316 OR HUMN 8337 OR PSYC 5316
Pre-requisites for students entering prior to May 29, 2023
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Prerequisites
- COUN 6316
- COUN 6306
MS Dual Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Prerequisites
- COUN 6316
- COUN 6306
- COUN 6723