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COGNITIVE & NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT FOR DIAGNOSIS

PSYCH 800
Course Description

Introduction to the major approaches and techniques used in the psychological assessment of cognitive functioning of children, adolescents, and adults, with special emphasis on intellectual evaluation. Other cognitive areas to receive focus include; attention, memory, executive function, language, and academic achievement.

Prerequisties

Consent of instructor

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average
4

No change from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
100%

No change from Historical

Class Size
6

600% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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