Course Description

PPSY 714

Assessment III: Intelligence and Academics (4)

This course covers the assessment of intelligence in children, adolescents, and adults and the assessment of children for developmental, learning, and emotional disorders. The course emphasizes the Wechsler intelligence scales. Critical analysis of cultural considerations in test interpretation are considered. The development and composition of comprehensive assessment batteries are addressed. This course includes a mandatory lab for practice in administration, scoring, and interpretation of assessment devices.