REH 6190: Vocational Assessment of Persons with Disabilities

Upon completion of this course, the successful student will possess foundational knowledge of the philosophy, science and practice of testing and measurement; and the specialized knowledge of the issues and use of testing within the context of vocational assessment of people with disabilities. The successful student will be able to:

• Critique available assessment instruments in terms of reliability, validity, and utility for clients of VR in general and in the specific individual case.
• Understand the basic mechanics of test development from statistical, theoretical, and philosophical perspectives
• Describe and apply a scientist-practitioner approach to the development, implementation, and documentation of an evaluation plan.
• Utilize O*Net resources to develop employment options for VR clients.
• Identify ethical and legal issues that arise in the use of tests in vocational assessment with people with disabilities.