EPS536 Diagnostic Evaluation of the Preschool Child/Early Childhood Education

The purpose of this course is to provide deeper insight into the growth patterns of the preschool child and the types of diagnostic tests that will enable the student to determine a child's maturity level, stage of development, and possible impairment. Contemporary methods of child study that focus on all aspects of the developing child will be discussed. Nondiscriminatory use of standardized tests, rating scales, screening batteries, and diagnostic play techniques will be reviewed. Prerequisite: EPS500. 2 semester hours