COUN 613L - Assessment in Counseling

3 Credits

This course provides students with an overview of the different types of assessment devices used in clinical, educational, and organizational settings. It includes a comprehensive examination of psychometric properties used to develop and evaluate these evaluation tools. Topics include normative sampling and standardization, reliability and validity, test development, and overviews of commonly used tests in the counseling field. Students also learn DSM diagnostic clinical interviewing skills and performance of mental status exams. The course also addresses relevant ethical, legal, and sociocultural issues including cultural bias and fairness.

Prerequisite(s): COUN 600L AND COUN 610L
Minimum Grade: C