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Department of Human Services
REHABILITATION COUNSELING PROGRAM
Course Number and Title: EDRC 534-01 Vocational Assessment
Instructor’s Name: Cassandra Sligh Conway, Ph.D., CRC, GCDF, aPHR
Instructor’s Office Number: THA 345 Dwing
Instructor’s Telephone Number: (803) 536-7075/(919)-698-1179
Office Hours: Tuesday- 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m./Wed: By Appt./Thursdays:2 to 5 (online)
Instructor’s E-mail Address: [email protected] OR contact: 919-698-1179
University Mailing:P.O. Box 7125, SCSU, Room 345 Turner Hall, Orangeburg, S.C, 29117
Required Texts/Materials :
1. Power, P. W. (2013). A guide to vocational assessment, 5th Ed. Austin, TX: Pro
Ed. ISBN:978-1-4164-0541-2 (Includes work book)
2. Latest APA Style Manual (Order through the SCSU bookstore, required for this course) OR Owl at Purdue (latest APA). Preferred: APA Manual
3. Assessments to complete/purchase: The professor requires the students to obtain or purchase and complete assessments during the course of this class. Those assessments should be scored and attached to the assessment reports or required assignments. More information on requirements are included as an attachment, on the assessment report assignment within this syllabus, and additional requirements throughout the semester. Helpful links are provided. There may be other times in which the instructor may require additional assessments for the lecture or seminar discussions.
4. The professor may place additional readings in the Library.
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Supplemental but not required Textbooks/materials: These materials can enhance understanding of certain assignments presented.
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Dikian, J. (2016). The Little Handbook of Clinical Assessments: For behavior practitioners, psychologists and psychiatrists working with people with intellectual disability. Amazon Digital Services LLC, ASIN: B01C2HQ1H4.
Myers, I.(2016). Introduction to type: A guide to understanding your results on the MBTI Assessment. CPP; 7th Edition, (ASIN: B014UMMMG8). Amazon: Purchase
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a survey of methods and techniques utilized in determining vocational potential and the roles of the vocation evaluator and adjustment specialist in the rehabilitation process. Specific procedures and approaches are analyzed including the commercial evaluation systems and such work adjustment techniques as adjustment group counseling, writing adjustment plans, and writing performance objective for facility clients.
II. COURSE OBJECTIVES/RATIONALE
This course teaches vocational assessment approaches, their applications to persons with moderate and severe disabilities, and the limitations of such approaches with this population. Application of assessment knowledge is based on understanding (a) the meaning of vocational rehabilitation, (b) the role of assessment in the rehabilitation process, (c) a current conceptualization of vocational assessment, (d) the target areas and components of vocational assessment, (e) the need for a personal philosophy of assessment, and (f) the different roles that the rehabilitation professional has during assessment. This course develops competence in all of these areas.
III. COURSE COMPETENCIES
Given the information and experience of this course, students should be able to:
1. Develop general familiarity with representative vocational assessment/evaluation systems.
2. Acquire knowledge of the relationships between vocational assessment and job requirements.
3. Develop basic skills in determining the vocational potential of persons with disabilities.
4. Demonstrate awareness of the working relationship between rehabilitation counselors and vocational evaluators and work adjustment specialists.
5. Develop basic skills in job analysis.
6. Utilize knowledge about work samples and computers.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of testing for intelligence, aptitude, personality, achievement, and interest.
8. Utilize knowledge about work samples and computers.
9. Delineate behavioral assessment approaches for independent living services
10. Use assessment with an environmental focus
11. Interpret assessment information regarding person’s disabilities.
12. Understand assessment procedures for industrial injured persons.
13. Conduct rehabilitation planning for industrially injured persons.
14. Demonstrate skills in the situational assessment technique of systematic observation.
CORE Standards Addressed in this course:
Determine an individual’s eligibility for rehabilitation services (C.7.1)
Facilitate consumer involvement in evaluating the feasibility of rehabilitation objectives (C.7.2)
Utilize assessment information to determine appropriate services (C.7.3)
Assess the unique strengths, resources, and experiences of an individual (C.7.4)
Evaluate the individual’s capabilities to engage in informed choice (C.7.5)
Assess an individual’s vocational or independent living skills and aptitudes (C.7.6)
Assess an individual’s need for rehabilitation engineering/technology in the rehabilitation process (C.7.7)
Assess the environment and make modifications for reasonable accommodations (C.7.8)
Use behavioral observations to make inferences about work personality adjustment (C.7.9)
Integrate assessment data to describe consumers’ assets, limitations, rehabilitation planning purposes (C.7.10)
Interpret test and ecological assessment outcomes to consumers (C.7.11)
Objectively evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation services and outcomes (C.7.12)
Analyze research articles in rehabilitation and related fields (C.8.2)
Conduct a review of the rehabilitation literature on a given problem or case problem (C.8.6)
III. EXPECTED MEASUREABLE OUTCOMES
To demonstrate that they have acquired the competencies listed under item III above, students are expected to:
1. Score at an average level of 80% or better on two regularly scheduled examinations.
2. Submit assessment reports.
3. Submit a research paper.
4. Read all assigned material.
5. Attend classes and participate in class discussions.
V. OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT
Session One-Orientation to the course/Blackboard Orientation
Session 2-Perspectives in Vocational Evaluation
Session 3- Issues for Developing An Effective Vocational assessment Process
Session 4-Understanding the consumer with a Disability
Session 5-Multicultrual Dynamics
Session 6- Understanding Selected Concepts in Vocational Assessment
Session 7-The Consumer Interview ad an Effective Assessment Tool
Session 8-Interst Assessment in Vocational Rehabilitation
Session 9- Intelligence Assessment in Vocational Rehabilitation
Session 10-Personality Assessment in Vocational Rehabilitation
Session 11/12- Understanding Aptitude, Achievement, work Samples and Functional Assessments/Self-Assessment/Other Selected Approaches in assessment
Session 13-Assessment with an Environmental Focus/Transition Assessment with Adolescents/Interpreting Assessment Information/Identifying Occupational Resources/Vocational Assessment of Industrially Inured workers and selected Relevant Issues
Session 14- Where Do We Go From Here?
The instructor of this course reserves the right to make adjustments in the course calendar if circumstances present themselves.
VI. METHOD OF EVALUATION
One take home examination/Paper 100
Relevant Issues (short paper) 50
Examination(s) 200
Discussion Boards 25
Agency Experience/Journal 15
Class Participation 10
Assessment Reports 25
Job Analysis 50
Assessment Poster 25
500
A= 450-500 B= 400-449 . C= 300-399 D= 200-299 F= Below 200
**Late assignments will receive a reduction in points. No exceptions.
Required Assignments
Note: **All papers should be completed in third person language. Refereed research articles are required. No exceptions.
1. *Take Home Exam: You are required to complete a take home exam. It will be research on an area in rehabilitation counseling and assessment. This take home exam should be 8-10 pages in length, (title page, abstract, body-5 pages, and references. These journal articles must be chosen from 2001 to present (2017). 10 references are required. All assignments require the latest APA Style. This includes the title page, abstract page, body of the paper, and references).
2. *Your Relevant Issues paper will involve discussing a topic relevant to this course. You can be creative. Suggestions include:
· Current trends in vocational evaluation
· Research a test/assessment and describe its uses in the rehabilitation field
· Limitations of Intelligence testing
· Multicultural Issues related to assessments
The paper consists of (a) title page, (b) abstract, (c) two page outline, and references. Total pages are 5 pages.
******The Power Point presentation should consist of the following:
A 6 page PowerPoint or Prezi (preferred) is required. Choose a topic related to vocational assessment. 5 references (2001 to present, 2017) are required.
Due: Dates will be assigned accordingly.
3. Examinations will be given. Examinations will total 200 points.
4. Class participation and Blackboard participation is required. 25 points
a) The instructor expects students to read all required assignments and dress professionally for all presentations or volunteer site visits at agencies.
The instructor also requires that students do a total of
20 volunteer hours at an agency relevant to assessment and or counseling. The instructor requires that 1 to 2 hours are completed weekly at this agency. Students should maintain a journal of their volunteer experiences. The journal should include a one page single spaced entry that notes the following: date, activity, and learning experience. Students must sign an informed consent form with the agency and present the instructor with a copy of the informed consent form and a signed letter of permission on the agency’s letterhead from the Site Director. The letter must state that the student may volunteer for a total of 20 volunteer hours over a period of 6 weeks.
Due Date: Journal
b) Students may be given quizzes and are expected to participate in discussions, journals, or other communications as noted by the professor during the course.
5. A total of 3 assessment reports are required. Report Guidelines
You are required to complete the following:
(a) Prepare a six page report on an assessment. (Title page, abstract, 3 page body, references).
(b) You are required to research 3 articles regarding the assessment chosen. This article must be in a published journal (2010 to present).
(c) You are required to cite the following within the body of each assessment report:
· Your opinions about cultural sensitivity and other aspects about the article
· Discuss using the assessment with persons with disabilities.
· Purchase or obtain 3 assessments.
· Discuss your impressions after taking each assessment. State your score or report after taking the assessment. Explain the score or the outcome within your paper.
· Compare/Contrast your synopsis of the assessment to the author(s).
· Include conclusions.
· Attach your score or report.
(d) You must submit reports according to the latest edition of the APA Writing Style Manual. Purchase the APA textbook.
Report:
Third Person Language (required)
Title page
Abstract page
Body of the paper (3 pages)
References (2001 to present (2017).
6. *Published refereed research articles are required. No exceptions.
*The instructor of this course reserves the right to make adjustments in the course calendar if circumstances present themselves.
VII. ACCOMODATIONS/UNIVERSITY POLICIES/INCLEMENT WEATHER
If you have a diagnosed disability (physical, learning, or psychological) which will make it difficult for you to carry out the course work as outlined, or required accommodations such as recruiting note takers, readers, or extended time on exams and/or assignments, please advise me during the first two weeks of the course so we may review possible arrangements for reasonable accommodations (as per the Office of Disability Service). Please contact the instructor and the Office of Disability Services within the first week of class about accommodations. Please use the main university number to access this office (803) 536-7000.
Cell phones are not permitted during the classroom. Cell phones should not be used in the classroom. Cell phone should be turned off during class time. No exceptions to this rule. In cases where cell phones are distracting the lecture or presentations during class, the student will be expected to not continue usage upon notice from the professor.
Assignments are due on the dates listed on the schedule. Points will be deducted on late papers and assignments.
The university has policies on plagiarism, excessive absences, and classroom management. Please review these policies in the Student Handbook.
In the times of email or Blackboard difficulties during the course of this class, please consult the UCITS Office immediately at (803) 536-7000.
The instructor can change course materials or access to certain areas based on the immediate needs of the course or in extenuating circumstances during the course (i.e., inclement weather, technical difficulties noted in Blackboard software administration to the course, etc.).
Consult the Registration Office on campus if you experience periods in which your schedule is dropped or financial reasons associated with this course. Keep the professor aware of difficulties at all times.
The professor may require Writing Lab assistance for students. Additionally, there may be some Library Instruction sessions or additional presentations that may occur based on the needs of the students or required course materials during the time of this course.
KNOWLEDGE BASE
The knowledge base for this course includes the basic documents and journals within the rehabilitation/disability literature. A partial list is provided below:
JOURNALS:
American Psychologist
American Journal of Psychiatry
Annals of Behavioral Medicine
British Journal of Clinical Psychology
British Journal of Psychiatry
Counseling Psychology
Counseling Psychologist
Hospital and Community Psychiatry
Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling
Journal of Counseling and Development
Journal of Job Placement
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
Journal of Mental Health Counseling
Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation
Journal of Vocational Behavior
Journal of Rehabilitation Administration
Journal of Rehabilitation in the Private Sector
Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Journal of Rehabilitation
NARPPS Journal
Psychological Assessment
Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
Rehabilitation Education
Rehabilitation Psychology
Rehabilitation Literature
Rehab Brief
Schizophrenia Bulletin
Work Life
REFERENCES
Ancheta, A. (2001). Race, rights, and the Asian American. New Jersey: Rutgers Univeristy Press.
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Dikian, J. (2016). The Little Handbook of Clinical Assessments: For behavior practitioners, psychologists and psychiatrists working with people with intellectual disability. Amazon Digital Services LLC, ASIN: B01C2HQ1H4.
Faltis, C. J. (2001). Joinfostering: Teaching and learning in multilingual classrooms. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill/Prentice Hall.
Harper, F. & McFadden, J. (2003). Culture and counseling. NY: Allyn & Bacon.
Hersen, M. (2004). Psychological assessment in clinical practice: A pragmatic guide. NY: Routledge.
Hershenson, Power, & Waldo (2003, reissued). Community counseling: Contemporary
theory and Practice. Waveland Press.
Myers, I.(2016). Introduction to type: A guide to understanding your results on the MBTI Assessment. CPP; 7th Edition, (ASIN: B014UMMMG8). Amazon: Purchase
Power, P. W. (2013). A guide to vocational assessment, 5th Ed. Austin, TX: ProEd.
Robinson, T. (2005). The convergence of race, ethnicity, and gender. NJ: Pearson.
Summers, N. (2005). Fundamentals of case management practice: Skills for human services. NY: Wadsworth Publishing.
Historical References
Anastasi, A. (1988). Psychological testing (6th ed). New York, NY: McMillan.
Brodwin, M. G., Tellex, F., & Brodwin, S. K. (1993). Medical and psychosocial and vocational aspects of disability. Athens, GA: Elliott & Fitzpatrick.
Caplan, B. (Ed.) (1987). Rehabilitation psychology desk reference. Rockville, MD:Aspen Publications.
Cassell, J. L. & Mulkay, S. W. (1985). Rehabilitation caseload management. Austin, TX: ProEd.
Choppa, A. J. (1992). Vocational evaluation in private sector rehabilitation. Menomonie, WI: Materials Development Center.
Corsini, R. J., & Wedding, D. (Eds.) (1989). Current psychotherapies (4th ed.). Itasca, IL: F. E. Peacock.
Corey, G. (1991). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (4th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Corey, M. S., & Corey, G. (1987). Groups: process and practice (3rd ed.). Monterey, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Cottone, R. R. (1992). Theories and paradigms in counseling and psychotherapy. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Deneen, L. J., & Hesselellund, T. A. (Eds.) (1986). Counseling the able disabled. San Francisco, CA: Rehab Publications.
Deutsch, P. M., & Sawyer, H. W. (1987). Guide to rehabilitation. New York, NY: Matthew Bender.
Eisenberg, M. G., & Glueckouf, R. C. (Eds.) (1991). Empirical approaches to the psychological aspects of disability. New York, NY: Springer.
Wehman, P., & Moon, M. S. (1988). Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brooks.
Wright, B. A. (1983). Physical disability: a psychological approach (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Harper/Row.
Zunker, V. G. (1986). Career counseling: applied concepts of life planning (3rd ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Appendix A:
Helpful Resources: Assessments Required
Students, you are required to find 3 assessments or more during the course of this class. Ultimately, you are required to obtain these assessments on your own to meet the requirements. The textbook outlines many assessments. Recommendation and Suggestion: I suggest that you obtain via the Internet or order 3 assessments at the beginning of this course. Failure to obtain these assessments early in the course may make it difficult to complete assignments, quizzes, or discussions via Blackboard or face to face. I am attaching some helpful links to assist in obtaining some assessments. However, you will be required to possibly purchase some assessments, if you desire to complete assessments that are not free via the Internet or via other sources. (Please copy and paste these resources in your browser.) These are suggested resources.
https://www.123test.com/assessment-report/
https://discpersonalitytesting.com/free-disc-test/
http://www.self-directed-search.com/Home/gclid/COWss7_t-NACFYwvgQodY-IJ1g
http://www.assessment.com/takemapp/
https://www.livecareer.com/quintessential/career-assessment
https://www.whatcareerisrightforme.com/
http://www.psychometricinstitute.com.au/Free-Personality-Test.asp
http://www.psychometricinstitute.com.au/pre_employment_testing_practice.html
https://www.jobtestprep.com/personality-test-free
http://www.funeducation.com/Tests/CareerTest/TakeTest.aspx
https://www.mbtionline.com/?gclid=CL2pi6vx-NACFUo6gQodYgwF7Q
http://personality-testing.info/printable/
http://personality-testing.info/tests/NPI/
Reference: Raskin, R.; Terry, H. (1988). "A principal-components analysis of the Narcissistic Personality Inventory and further evidence of its construct validity". Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Vol 54(5), 890-902.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/538183
