Fundamen/Psy Assess & Intvw

Catalog description

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of psychological assessment, with a focus on self-report measures of personality and psychopathology. The course will prepare students with foundational skills in conducting a mental status examination and the administration, scoring, and interpretation of several of the most widely used self-report measures of personality and psychopathology. The course will also prepare students to write psychological assessment reports. Students will develop an ability to critically evaluate tests’ strengths and limitations on psychometric grounds. Students must enroll concurrently in the Foundations of Psychological Assessment Laboratory (GPSY 556). Psychological assessment is a core competency for practicing psychologists. It is a skill that is developed through coursework, clinical experience, and supervision. This course will provide the foundation for ongoing coursework and supervised practicum training.