Assessment Practices in Counseling

Catalog description

This course will provide students with an understanding of current and historical perspectives on the uses of standardized and non-standardized assessment and appraisal methods, techniques, and instruments in counseling. The assessment of abilities, behaviors, symptoms, achievement, personality, interests, and other characteristics relevant to the counseling process will be addressed. Issues related to assessment including selection, statistical concepts, social and cultural factors, and ethical testing procedures will be presented. PREREQ: Admission to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program or the Professional School Counseling program.