The Graduate Counseling Program
Course Syllabus
Lackland AFB & Brooks City-Base,
Texas
Course

COUN 5220 KE & LC Assessment

Term, Day, Time

Fall II, 2009
COUN 5220 KE Tuesday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Lackland Air Force Base
COUN 5220 LC Thursday: 6:00 - 10:00 PM, Brooks City- Base

Instructor

Catalog
Description

Course Level
Outcome
Objectives

Materials

Grading

Name:
Phone:
Email:

James M. Georgoulakis, Ph.D., J.D.
(210) 226-3373
Jgeorgoulakis35@webster.edu

COUN 5220: Assessment This course examines the various
frameworks for assessing the functioning of individuals, groups, and
families and the use of assessment in diagnosis and treatment.
Attention will focus on the methods of data gathering and
interpretation, individual and group testing, case study approaches,
and the study of individual differences. Ethnic, cultural, and
sex/gender factors are considered.
Upon successful completion of this class students will be able
to:
1. Demonstrate understand of the historical development of
assessment in society. (CACREP II K.7.a.)
2. Demonstrate understanding of statistical concepts including
scales of measurement, central tendencies, indices of variability,
types of distributions, and correlations (CACREP II K.7.c.)
3. Demonstrate appropriate use of both formal and informal
assessment methods. (CACREP II K. 7. b.)
4. Utilize the general principles of assessment in the diagnoses of
mental and emotional status (CACREP II K.7.h.)
Title:
Psychological Testing, 7th edition,
Authors: Anastasi, Anne and Urbina, Susana
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN –10: 0023030852
Course Research Paper Presentation: 10%
Course Research Paper:
30%
Mid-Term Examination
30%
Final Examination
30%
The Graduate catalogue provides these guidelines and grading
option:
Grades in the program are A, A-, B, B-, C, F, CR, I, ZF, and W
A/ASuperior graduate work

B+/B/B- Satisfactory graduate work
C
Marginal work
F
Unsatisfactory work
CR
Credit given for practica/internships
I
Incomplete work
ZF
Permanent grade for unfinished incomplete grade
which treated as an F
W
Withdrawn from the course
Activities

Policy
Statements:
University
Policies

Course activities will include lecture as well as demonstration of the
various tests that will be taught. Additionally, students will be
provided the opportunity in class to experience the administration of
some for the tests. Students will also be afforded the opportunity to
observe the administration of some of the psychological
instruments.
University policies are provided in the current course catalog and
course schedules. They are also available on the university
website. This class is governed by the university’s published
policies. The following policies are of particular interest:
Academic Honesty
The university is committed to high standards of academic
honesty. Students will be held responsible for violations of these
standards. Please refer to the university’s academic honesty
policies for a definition of academic dishonesty and potential
disciplinary actions associated with it.
Drops and Withdrawals
Please be aware that, should you choose to drop or withdraw
from this course, the date on which you notify the university of
your decision will determine the amount of tuition refund you
receive. Please refer to the university policies on drops and
withdrawals in the Graduate Studies Catalogue to find out what
the deadlines are for dropping a course with a full refund and for
withdrawing from a course with a partial refund.
Special Services
If you have registered as a student with a documented disability
and are entitled to classroom or testing accommodations, please
inform the instructor at the beginning of the course of the
accommodations you will require in this class so that these can be
provided.
Disturbances
Since every student is entitled to full participation in class without
interruption, disruption of class by inconsiderate behavior is not
acceptable. Students are expected to treat the instructor and

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Course Policies
Weekly Schedule

other students with dignity and respect, especially in cases where
a diversity of opinion arises. Students who engage in disruptive
behavior are subject to disciplinary action, including removal from
the course.
No additional policies.
Pre-Assignment for Week 1
Functions and Origins of Psychological Testing Chapters 1 and 2
Week 1
Topics:
• Lecture Title: Function and Origins of Psychological
Testing
• Chapters 1 and 2
Assignment for Week 2:
• Review Basic Statistics
• Handout on Basic Statistics
• Chapter 3 & 4
Week 2
Topics
• Basic Statistics Related to Psychological Testing
Assignment for Week 3
• Chapters 5,6 and 7
Week 3
Topics
• Technical and methodological Principles of Test Construction
and Interpretation
• Review for Mid-Term Examination
Assignment for Week 4
• Review Chapters 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and Handouts on Basic
Statistics
Week 4
Topics:
• Mid-Term Examination
• Introduction to Intelligence Testing
Assignment for Week 6
• Chapters 9 and 10
Week 5
Topics
• Review Mid-Term Examination
• Introduction to Intelligence Testing
Assignment for Week 6
• Chapters 9 and 10
Week 6
Topics

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• Testing for Special Populations
Assignment for Week 7
• Chapters 13,14,and 15

Additional
Information

Week 7
Topics:
• Personality Testing
Assignment for Week 8
• Handouts on Projective Tests
Week 8
Topics:
• Projective Tests
• Review for Final Examination
Assignment for Week 9:
• Review Chapters 9,10,11,13,14,15 and handouts on
Intelligence and Projective Testing
Week 9
Topics
• Final Examination
• Course Paper Presentation
Course Requirements:
Course Attendance:
The University reserves the right to drop students who do not attend
class the first two weeks of the term/semester. Students are
expected to attend all class sessions of every course. In the case of
unavoidable absence, the student must contact the instructor. The
student is subject to appropriate academic penalty for incomplete or
unacceptable makeup work, or for excessive or unexcused
absences.
Conduct:
Students enrolling in a degree program at Webster University
assume the obligation of conducting themselves in a manner
compatible with the University’s function as an education institution.
Misconduct for which students are subject to discipline may be
divided into the following categories:
1. All forms of dishonesty, cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly
furnishing false information to the University.
2. Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration,
disciplinary procedures, or other University activities or of other
authorized activities on University premises.
3. Classroom disruption. Behavior occurring within the academic
arena, including but not limited to classroom disruption or
obstruction of teaching, is within the jurisdiction of Academic
Affairs. In case of alleged campus and/or classroom disruption
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or obstruction, a faculty member and/or administrator may take
immediate action to restore order and/or to prevent further
disruption (e.g. removal of student[s] from class or other
setting). Faculty members have original jurisdiction to address
the immediacy of a situation, as they deem appropriate. When
necessary and appropriate, Public Safety and/or the local [or
military] police may be contacted to assist with restoring peace
and order. Faculty response is forwarded to the academic dean
(or his or her designee) for review and, if necessary, further
action. Further action might include permanent removal from
the course. Repeated offenses could lead to removal from the
program and/or the University.
4. Theft of or damage to property of the University. Students who
cheat or plagiarize may receive a failing grade for the course in
which the cheating or plagiarism took place.
Students who engage in any of the above misconducts may be
subject to dismissal from the University on careful consideration by
the executive vice president of the University or his designee. To
the extent that penalties for any of these misconducts (e.g. theft or
destruction of property) are prescribed by law, the University will
consider appropriate action under such laws.
Students are subject to the Student Code of Conduct and Judicial
Procedure described in the Online Student Handbook.
Course Contact Hours:
Unless a course has enrolled fewer than four students, faculty has a
contractual obligation to meet the full complement of
contact/meeting hours (36 for graduate courses). Not to meet this
full complement of hours may be construed as a breach of contract
and may also endanger Webster University’s accreditation by The
Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools, and its licensure by the State.
Finally, course meetings which are missed for any reason must be
made up.
Determination of Grades is Based On the Following Criteria:
Minimum Requirements:
Products (papers, case studies, projects) must be on time, in the
correct format, corrected for spelling and grammar, appropriate
materials included and referenced to-the-point and on topic and
conclusions must be supported.
Examinations must be complete, accurate, neat, evidence clear

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thought, and exhibit concise and to-the-point responses.
Behavior in class discussions and group activities should be
responsible, should exhibit open communication, be constructive,
and helpful.
Mastery Level (Grade of “B”): Professional Achievement
Products must meet the requirements stated above for minimum
requirements and additionally meet professional criteria.
For
example, documentation should be included to support research
papers, the APA format should be used consistently throughout the
paper, and substantially more than the minimum number of
references should be included. Presentations should be logical,
organized, and comprehensive.
Examinations should be organized, in depth, comprehensive, logical
and complete, and evidence thorough understanding of the subject
/topic through application of principles.
Classroom behavior should exhibit very focused activity and thought
on the subject at hand, be motivated, and assist in discovery of new
insights and relationships concerning the subject/topic of discussion.
Mastery Level Plus (Grade of “A”): Creative Achievement
Products must meet all requirements stated above and additionally
meet creative criteria. These criteria include unique topic or subject
selection, synthesis of ideas, evaluation of subject matter and
positions found in the literature, be creative in approach, establish
new relationships with ideas and provide new insights.
Examination responses indicate insightfulness of understanding, a
synthesis of information and unique ideas, and rationale for
application of principles following careful analysis.
Classroom behavior should exhibit very focused activity and thought
on the subject at hand, be motivated, and assist in discovery of new
insights and relationships concerning the subject/topic of discussion.
The grade of “A” represents the best work of students,
accomplished in a unique and professional manner.
Note:
To achieve the objectives of this course, this syllabus may be
revised at the discretion of the instructor without prior notification or
consent of the student.

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For Webster University policies and procedures, please refer to the
Catalog and Student Handbook. If you have a documented
disability as described in Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act
of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), you can contact our
Academic
Resource
Center
(ARC)
at
www.webster.edu/acadaffairs/asp/arc.htm, or call 800-981-9801,
ext. 7620 to make arrangements for services. Also, please notify
your site administrator if you are attending an extended campus.
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