PSYD 745 Psychometric Theory

This course is an introduction to the key concepts of psychometric theory (e.g. assessment theory, reliability, validity, item development, norm referencing, ethical and professional issues in assessment) as they apply to the practice of clinical psychology. The course provides students with skills necessary to evaluate psychological assessments. Students will learn the foundational knowledge of test development reliability and item analysis, validity, and test development principles. Modern approaches to test theory views of reliability and item analysis, validity, and test development principles. Modern approaches to test theory, including item response theory and generalization theory, are introduced. This course is part of the Illinois School of Professional Psychology PsyD curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the ISPP PsyD program. Co-requisite(s): None. 1.5 semester hours