Testing and Assessment in Counseling

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This course is designed to provide an advanced approach to the principles, concepts, methods and applications of assessing human experience and behavior for counseling purposes. Topics include the history and philosophy behind measurement and assessment in counseling, statistical concepts and common assessment formats for measuring constructs such as personality, pathology, achievement, aptitude and career interests. The required assignments focus on the themes of assessment critique, administration and interpretation of assessment results, and incorporating assessment results into work with clients and students. Prerequisite(s): CSLG5250 . Offered at Providence 3 Semester Credits