EDF5551 Psychological assessment and measurement
Faculty of Education
EDF5551 Psychological assessment and measurement is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before EDF5551
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5551
No unit lists EDF5551 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit will provide you with a theoretical overview of psychological assessment and measurement using evidence-based approaches. The different approaches to the design and construction of assessment tools will be addressed. Test evaluation methods and a review of recent trends in test development theory will also be addressed. The unit will support you to administer, score and interpret a range of tests and classification tools. The implications of such an approach for evidence-based counselling and psychological interventions will be discussed.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Report on psychological assessment (2000 words or equivalent)Presentation50%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes, 2000 words or equivalent)Examination50%
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 an understanding of appropriate assessment procedures necessary to identify symptomatology prevalent in clients
- 2
conduct clinical intake interviews, as well as mental status exams
- 3
summarise findings of assessments from professional reports
- 4
demonstrate an ability to make appropriate recommendations for possible assessments
- 5
effectively translate assessment findings to interventions.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours per teaching period which may include:
- on average 28 contact hours of scheduled activities which may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, online engagement and practical activities; and
- self-directed/independent study to make up the minimum required hours
For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.
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.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Sadia Saleem
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Low JiaLiang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5551?
EDF5551 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5551 offered?
In 2027, EDF5551 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is EDF5551?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5551 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.