CNSL 6326 Counseling Assessment for Individuals & Families

The theory, ethical considerations, and practice of general diagnostic procedures are discussed. Students will learn the concepts of quantified assessment including statistical methods used in test development. Students will also learn to use assessment instruments for appraisal of career/achievement, personality, mental health symptoms and addictions. Students will administer, score, and interpret a psychological battery of tests and complete a comprehensive assessment report.

Student will practice tasks related to assessing the various dimensions of the client system, forming and reformulating hypotheses, and diagnosing the client and family system in order to guide treatment suggestions.

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Counseling