PSY 8300 - Psychological Testing and Assessment: Theory and Practice

3 cr.

This course is designed to give students a broad understanding of the theory and use of psychological testing and assessment. Methods of test evaluation, analysis and interpretation, including psychometric statistics, standardization, correlation, validity, reliability, standard errors, and types of assessment scores are presented. Students examine standardized testing instruments used to measure human cognitive and affective factors, as well as environmental, performance, behavioral and computer-assisted assessments. Age, gender, ethnicity, language, disability, cultural factors and ethical considerations related to assessments and evaluation are explored.

A field based experience (25 hr. minimum) is required for this course. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100, PSY 2120 and admission to the MS in Counseling Program.