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| Course Title: |
Assessment Methods in School Counseling (COUN 535) |
| School: |
University of Phoenix
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| Description: |
This course provides a foundation of knowledge in psychometric principles, necessary to gain an understanding of instruments and other methods of assessment to make educational counseling decisions. Ethical and legal issues of assessment are examined and common testing instruments are reviewed. Administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized tests are described. The purposes of assessment are considered for placement, planning, and accountability in the educational counseling setting.
Topics and Objectives: Assessment in Counseling, Norm-referenced Standardized Tests Versus Criterion-referenced Tests, Reliability and Validity, Assessing Achievement and Aptitude, Assessment in Career Counseling, Appraisal of Personality, Assessment and Diagnosis, Assessment with Multicultural and/or Special Populations, Ethical and Legal Aspects of Testing, Technological Applications and Future Trends. |
| Learning Format: |
Entirely Online
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| Education Level: |
Teacher Continuing Education |
| Language: |
English |
Cost: |
$166/credit hour |
Credits: |
3 |
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