Assessment, Consultation, and Program Evaluation
CMH5124.01
Course Description
Summary
Addresses psychological assessment theory and practice, professional consultation models, and applied program evaluation methods. Develops competency in data-informed decision-making and communicating findings to diverse audiences. Includes AI applications in program evaluation, data management, and the critical limits of AI in assessment contexts.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply psychological assessment theories, professional consultation models, and program evaluation methods to analyze data and inform evidence-based decisions in clinical, educational, and community settings.
- Evaluate and interpret quantitative and qualitative assessment and program evaluation data, integrating ethical, cultural, contextual, and psychometric considerations to develop appropriate recommendations and communicate findings to diverse stakeholders.
- Critically evaluate the use of artificial intelligence in psychological assessment and program evaluation, applying principles of ethical practice, data integrity, cultural responsiveness, and professional judgment to determine appropriate and inappropriate uses of AI-generated data, analyses, and recommendations.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in the graduate CMHC program.