CE 630 - Advanced Counseling Assessment

This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the process of assessment and effective utilization of assessment data in various counseling settings, including those used in psychological, personality, intelligence, aptitude/ability, educational, and career assessment. A wide variety of appraisal methods are reviewed and critically evaluated. Students will develop an understanding of psychometric procedures used to develop, validate and use assessment instruments. Specific topics to be addressed include test development, norms, reliability, validity, standard error, testing procedures, the interpretation of test scores, and ethical considerations in assessment. (3 Credits)