CPSE 647

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Psychometric Foundations and Assessment of Intelligence

Counseling Psychology and Special Education David O. McKay School of Education

Course Description

Testing and measurement theory and experience in administering, scoring, and interpreting various standardized and individual intelligence tests.

When Taught

Winter

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Admission to BYU graduate study in school psychology or counseling psychology

Title

Integrate assessment skills in comprehensive assessment of autism and other neurological conditions such as ADHD.

Learning Outcome

With enrollment for 4 credits, students will also be able to plan, administer, score, and interpret comprehensive evaluation for neurological conditions such as autism and ADHD

Title

Explain assessment findings

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to explain assessment findings in a way that is understandable to other mental health professionals, teachers, clients, and parents

Title

Synthesize assessment information

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to synthesize assessment information (including test scores, background information, behavioral observations, etc.) into a written assessment report.

Title

Administer, score and interpret measures of intelligence

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to administer, score, and interpret multiple measures of intelligence, cognitive function and academic achievement, including those most commonly used in the field of psychoeducational assessment.