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2018-2019 Springfield College Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Springfield College Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RHDS 640 - Psychosocial Evaluation and Assessment


This course provides a professional level introduction to the issues surrounding psychological assessment and techniques. Topics include: assessment of strengths, resources, capabilities, aptitudes, interests, personality, and cognitive abilities; understanding the consumer in the context of their environment and personal ecology; appraisal through behavioral observation; assessment of the effectiveness of interventions; utilizing assessment and appraisal information to determine appropriate services; acquisition of an assessment and appraisal knowledge base.

Credits: 3