PSY 601: Applied Testing and Assessment

Goal: Develop student skills and knowledge on the design, development and administration of assessments in the workplace.
Content: A review of individual differences theory and psychological assessments as they are used in personnel selection, performance appraisal, employee development, and other human resource processes. Students will analyze criterion development process and instruments used to assess the effectiveness and well being of employees, teams, and organizations. Explore the types of testing instruments and appraisal methods for evaluating knowledge, skills, abilities, personality, aptitude, and interest characteristics. Apply forms of measurement validity (face, content, criterion, construct) to identify, develop, and select tests and assessment in the workplace. Interpret and communicate assessment results in to professional audience in a work context.
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the graduate program.
Credit: 3
Degree Level: Graduate