COUN 513 - Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Counseling

Unit(s): 4

A survey of the principles of research design, program evaluation, and assessment as applied to counseling in school and community settings, with a focus on using these skills to improve individual and programmatic counseling efficacy. Students will develop an understanding of key issues in assessment, including test development, administration and scoring, test reporting and interpretation, and test evaluation and selection. In addition, students will develop an understanding of research design and how it can be utilized for data-based counseling program planning and evaluation. The course will increase students’ awareness of the ethical and cultural dilemmas that are inherent in assessment, research, and evaluation.

Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): Counseling M.A. students only; demonstrated competence in basic statistical analysis.