Child Assessment with Practicum

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This is a yearlong course designed to develop advanced skills in diagnosis and evaluation. Assessment is conceptualized as a comprehensive process whereby data from observations, interviews and psychometric instruments are integrated for the development of an appropriate psychoeducational evaluation. The most recent research on the reliability and validity of the common procedures being used to evaluate educational and psychological performance will be discussed in detail. Students will provide services to families through referrals received from the University's Center for Psychological and Psychoeducational Services. They will also receive experience in reporting back to parents and/or guardians, school personnel, and other referral sources. This feedback will be in the form of both face to face contact, and formal written reports. This is a year-long course (second semester requires the first as a prerequisite). Prerequisite(s): PSS 6191 . Course Fees.