COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN IN THE SCHOOLS

EDPSYCH 570

Theory of mental measurement, types of scales, reliability, validity, psychometric evaluation of published tests.

EDPSYCH 742

Assessment methods and intervention strategies for children with academic skill problems in educational settings; practice in application of assessment and intervention approaches to case studies.

EDPSYCH 741

Knowledge and skills necessary to conduct comprehensive assessments of social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties in children and adolescents; theoretical foundations; assessment procedures and instruments; diagnostic and eligibility criteria; early identification and intervention.

PSYCH 800

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.

EDPSYCH 771

Procedures for development and analysis of educational tests and questionnaires; strategies for measurement of achievement, attitude, and interests; procedures for item analysis and assessment of reliability and validity.