Neuropsychology Concentration
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Clinical Neuropsychology is a recognized
specialty area within the field of psychology that focuses on the
applied science of brain-behavior relationships. Utilizing their
thorough understanding of how various internal and external factors
impact brain functioning, clinical neuropsychologists evaluate and treat
individuals across the lifespan with a variety of known or suspected
neurological, medical, neurodevelopmental, and psychiatric problems. It
is one of the fastest growing specialty areas within the field of
psychology, with opportunities available across multiple settings and
populations.
William James College offers a pre-doctoral concentration
in Neuropsychology that consists of core neuropsychology coursework, a
minimum of two year-long clinical placements at approved neuropsychology
field placement sites, and a Doctoral Project in an area relevant to
neuropsychology. The Neuropsychology concentration provides students
with a breadth of experience, knowledge and skills to meet the demands
of this exciting specialty field of study. The Neuropsychology
concentration is in compliance with the Houston conference guidelines
for training students in neuropsychology and is meant to fulfill
eventual coursework requirements for board certification in clinical
neuropsychology (i.e., ABPP-CN).
Current doctoral students apply to the
Neuropsychology concentration by the end of the first year and formally
begin the concentration at the beginning of their second year.
