EDF4602 Psychological assessment
Faculty of Education
EDF4602 Psychological assessment is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before EDF4602
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF4602
No unit lists EDF4602 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Successful completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited major sequence in psychology
Corequisite: Enrolment in D5002
Overview
This unit provides you with a theoretical overview of individual differences and how these may be assessed. It includes the theoretical background to the development of classes of tests, detailed examination of a range of models of human ability and other individual difference issues. The different approaches to the design and construction of personality assessment tools are addressed, and test evaluation methods and a review of recent trends in test development theory are covered. This includes the suitability of assessment tools for culturally and linguistically diverse groups. The unit also covers the administration, scoring and interpretation of a range of psychological tests and classification tools.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Online quizzes (400 words or equivalent)Quiz / Test10%
- Psychological report (2500 words or equivalent)Written50%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 mins) (1100 words or equivalent)Examination40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate sound knowledge of the theoretical, historical and cultural bases of test development, particularly in relation to measures of ability and personality
- 2
decide on the appropriate assessment procedures necessary to undertake specific psychological classification given the client’s individual attributes including their cultural and language background
- 3
summarise the findings of psychological assessments in the form of a professional report
- 4
evaluate the limitations of psychological assessment tools and how they can be misused.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
• 24 hours of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and
• the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding. Additionally, you may also engage in problem-based learning and role play.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Nerelie Freeman
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Nerelie Freeman
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF4602?
EDF4602 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF4602 offered?
In 2027, EDF4602 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF4602?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF4602 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.