COUN 535 - Psychological Assessment in Clinical Practice

Credit(s): 3 hours
This course will provide an exploration of the structure, administration, interpretation and uses of various psychological tests typically utilized in a counseling practice. Specific assessment procedures will include (but are not limited to) testing: cognitive ability, personality dynamics, achievement, aptitude, adaptive behavior, and emotional characteristics. Special attention will be paid to helping students develop awareness of the process of conducting a comprehensive assessment, interpreting assessment results and how to communicate those results to clients.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 630 and COUN 638