EDSP 414 Psycho-Educational Assessment I

Credit 3
This course is the first of two three-credit courses in assessment. It provides in-depth instruction relative to the comprehensive psycho-educational process as it is used to identify the educational strengths and deficits of students with disabilities at the elementary and secondary levels. The development, administration, interpretation, and application of psycho-educational testing batteries, using both informal and formal assessment instruments, are emphasized. Norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, and curriculum-based assessment measures are examined. Skills related to the professional presentation and reporting of results are developed. The course has an emphasis on assessment in the areas of social/emotional development, achievement/school performance, general interests, attitudes, and study skills. Students develop a comprehensive case study as part of this course, which also includes a required clinical experience. Prerequisite(s): Students need to complete the following courses:

EDSP 200 , EDSP 430 , EDSP 416 , EDSP 428