PY717 Psychological Assessment I (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): PY608 , PY620  
This course explores the history, principles, and process of psychological assessment. Theories of measurement and psychometric properties, as well as an introduction to various inventories and psychological assessment tools, are covered. Implications for clinical intervention are reviewed.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Delineate the history, purpose, basic statistics, limitations, and current research of psychological tests and assessments.
2. Utilize a clinical interview and behavioral observations to assess a client’s strengths, attributes, and concerns.
3. Integrate the results of a clinical interview, collateral information, and behavioral observations into a written report that supports a clinical diagnosis.
4. Review standardized instruments assessing intelligence, personality, and mood.
5. Formulate a rationale for providing a referral for testing based on clinical data obtained in the assessment process.