| 1 | To teach students the aims, reasons and principles of the identification of individuals with special abilities. |
| 2 | To introduce and comprehend different diagnostic methods (norm-based, criterion-based, sample-based) and approaches (individual-based, program-based). |
| 3 | To develop students' ability to evaluate the process by explaining the phases and application steps of the diagnostic process. |
| 4 | To teach the structure, usage areas and limitations of intelligence and ability scales (Anadolu-Sak, Weschler, Stanford-Binet, Raven etc.). |
| 5 | To enable students to develop a critical perspective by discussing current problems encountered in diagnostics (percentage problem, unequal representation, ceiling effect). |