UMass Boston

Course Overview

Description

This fall practicum course will provide students with a variety of clinical assessment training experiences that meet specific assessment requirements related to internship preparation (e.g., administering assessments, writing integrated assessment reports, providing testing feedback). Students will develop an assessment plan based on client need; conduct psychological, neuropsychological, and/or diagnostic assessments; interpret and integrate assessment findings within the client's cultural context; provide clinically thoughtful, culturally-sensitive feedback, along with clinical recommendations and referrals; write integrative assessment reports; and learn, understand, and abide by the ethical principles guiding the practice of psychology. Individualized readings will be based on specific assessments being conducted. Group supervision through discussion will focus on consultation and group supervision, including ethical and cultural considerations of assessments. To be eligible for this course, students must obtain written approval from the Clinical Executive Committee (CEC), who will evaluate the clinical assessment activities, amount of supervision, and number of clinical hours to be completed.

Prerequisites

PSYCLN 601