Appraisal and Assessment

3 credits · Peabody College - Professional

This course provides an overview of psychological and educational assessment principles, with a focus on applications in school, clinical mental health, and family counseling settings. Students will learn to select, administer, interpret, and ethically apply standardized assessment tools. Emphasis is placed on both the technical foundations of measurement and the interpersonal skills required to communicate results effectively. The course prepares students to be informed, ethical consumers of assessment in professional counseling practice[3].