The objective of this Certificate Program is to introduce students to the fundamentals and theories involved in vocational evaluation and work adjustment services. Additionally, this program will provide the student with knowledge of the instruments and techniques used to assess personal characteristics (such as aptitude, achievement, interest, values, and other personal traits) as well as worker’s traits, vocational skills, assets and limitations. Such areas will be addressed as computer-assisted technology, assessment measures and techniques, interpretation of data from assessment instruments, report writing and ethics.
This certificate program will prepare students to work more effectively with evaluating individuals with disabilities and with providing work adjustment services and recommendations, consequently, improving upon vocational outcomes and job retention.
The scope of knowledge and skills required to provide vocational evaluation and work adjustment services to individuals with disabilities is both comprehensive and specialized. It is a role which involves sensitivity to the cultural diversity of test takers. Additionally, it requires knowledge of the selection of appropriate evaluation tools, the purpose of test taking, and an understanding of ethical issues as well as the available testing technologies.
This program consists of a minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours. Students must complete twelve (12) credit hours of course work and an internship of three (3) credit hours.
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