COU 618 Appraisal in Counseling
This course provides an understanding of statistics, sampling theory, test construction, test and measurement, and individual differences within the context of assessing individuals, couples, and groups in order to assist in the selection of proper therapeutic modalities. It provides an understanding of individual, group, and systemic approaches to assessment and evaluation. It includes an overview of theoretical bases for assessment techniques, psychometric statistics, diversity factors, and ethical factors in assessment and evaluation, and strategies for selecting, administering, and interpreting assessment and evaluation instruments. A variety of assessment methods is addressed.