Coun 521 Syllabus
Course Syllabus
COUN 521
Individual Appraisal
Course Description
A survey of the appraisal methods in counseling, marriage and family therapy, and education is given. Basic psychometric properties of these are also examined along with issues related to the use and interpretation of tests. Emphasis is on the use of tests by counselors, marriage & family therapists, and educators.
Rationale
The purpose of this course is to help counselors become aware of psychometric theories and the ways in which both individual and group psychological tests can be helpful in the process of counseling.
I. Prerequisites
COUN 500, 501, 502, 505, 510, 598, 646
II. Required Resource Purchases
Corcoran, K., & Fischer, J. (2013). Measures for clinical practice and research: A sourcebook, Volumes 1 and 2 (5th ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780199778607.
Whiston, S. C. (2013). Principles and applications of assessment in counseling (4th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole. ISBN: 9780840028556.
Disclaimer: The above resources provide information consistent with that required by state licensing boards in the class subject area. Liberty University does not necessarily endorse specific religious, philosophical, or political positions found in these resources.
III. Additional Materials for Learning
A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
B. Internet access (broadband recommended)
C. Microsoft Office
IV. Measurable Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A. Discuss the historical perspectives concerning the nature and meaning of assessment.
B. Explain basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized testing and other assessment techniques including norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessment, environmental assessment, performance assessment, individual and group test and inventory methods, behavioral observations, and computer-managed and computer-assisted methods.
COUN 521
Individual Appraisal
Course Description
A survey of the appraisal methods in counseling, marriage and family therapy, and education is given. Basic psychometric properties of these are also examined along with issues related to the use and interpretation of tests. Emphasis is on the use of tests by counselors, marriage & family therapists, and educators.
Rationale
The purpose of this course is to help counselors become aware of psychometric theories and the ways in which both individual and group psychological tests can be helpful in the process of counseling.
I. Prerequisites
COUN 500, 501, 502, 505, 510, 598, 646
II. Required Resource Purchases
Corcoran, K., & Fischer, J. (2013). Measures for clinical practice and research: A sourcebook, Volumes 1 and 2 (5th ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780199778607.
Whiston, S. C. (2013). Principles and applications of assessment in counseling (4th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole. ISBN: 9780840028556.
Disclaimer: The above resources provide information consistent with that required by state licensing boards in the class subject area. Liberty University does not necessarily endorse specific religious, philosophical, or political positions found in these resources.
III. Additional Materials for Learning
A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
B. Internet access (broadband recommended)
C. Microsoft Office
IV. Measurable Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A. Discuss the historical perspectives concerning the nature and meaning of assessment.
B. Explain basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized testing and other assessment techniques including norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessment, environmental assessment, performance assessment, individual and group test and inventory methods, behavioral observations, and computer-managed and computer-assisted methods.