Testing/Career Assessment
College-bound students encounter a series of standardized examinations as they progress toward college admission, this course helps college counselors learn how to use and interpret these tests.
What you can learn.
- Explore facts and principles of college admission testing
- Apply theories and principles of testing and assessment
- Evaluate assessment information in real-life applications
- Select appropriate testing and assessment tools
About this course:
College-bound students encounter a series of standardized examinations as they progress toward college admission. The PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, ACT, and Advanced Placement tests are the most common. Topics include what each exam tests for, validity of test results, issues of bias, and the effect of coaching. In the realm of career planning, numerous career inventories can help students--both college-bound and otherwise--identify their career interests and propensities; some of the more widely used career instruments are highlighted.Fall 2020 Schedule
Available Format(s):
These courses are fully online and have no regular meeting times.
No transfer requests after October 2, 2020. Internet access required.
No transfer requests after October 2, 2020. Internet access required.
No transfer requests after Oct 2, 2020. Internet access required.
Available Format(s):
These courses are fully online and have no regular meeting times.
Internet access required
Internet access required.
Internet access required.
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