Neuropsychology Central

[teachingguru]

Greetings:

I am interested in finding a good, accredited Neuropsychology program, but am having diffucult finding them in the US. Any suggestions?


Thanks.


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Ryan Hill

[bgavett]

You've come to the right place. Neuropsychology Central has a list of programs in the "links" section. http://www.neuropsychologycentral.com/interface/content/links/page_material/training/training_links.html#b

Hope this helps,
Brandon

[psychicdriving]

Hello all,

I have recently decided to head back to school to get my graduate degree. I'm considering enrolling in a Neuropsychology program, but before I do, I was hoping to learn more about the field from those who know it best. First of all, do most of the schools that offer Neuropsychology degrees have only doctoral programs or are there combined masters/doctoral programs out there? In general, what type of experience or background must you have to get accepted into a Neuropsychology program? As someone with a bachelors in Psychology, what do I really need to know before I start applying to graduate neuropsychology programs? I'm more interested in the clinical side of the field than research. Are there any specific schools that cater to clinical training? If I get a masters and then my doctorate in Neuropsychology, what chances do I have for starting my own private practice? What is the earning potential for a typical Neuropsychologist? Sorry for asking so many questions, but I'm really interested in learning as much I can about the field before I start applying to schools. Anything you can tell me would help

[lash]

Wow, I don't think there's enough time in the day to answer so many questions!

1) Yes, there are not only combined masters/doctoral programs out there, but also terminal master's programs--I don't know where, but if you look around you're bound to find them. You can't be called a "neuropsychologist," or even a "psychologist," with a masters though (unless you're a "school psychologist" or a government-employed "psychologist").

2) Neuropsychology programs, in general, don't require any specific experience beyond what the psych department requires. They're usually impressed by some amount of experience in the field, but that's not mandatory. It helps if your personal statement describes your interest in and attraction to the field, and probably your particular goals. The more you demonstrate an understanding about what you're getting yourself into, the better it looks.

3) There's lots to know, but the main thing I'd say is to look for a program that matches your interests. US News rankings are nice and pretty--for college. For grad school it's a whole different ballgame, and you're both more likely to be happy and more likely to be accepted if you mesh well with the program.

4) PhD psychology programs generally cater to a scientist-practitioner model of training, which means you're trained to be a researcher and a clinician. While I really do think it's a good idea to get experience in both (how do you know what to use clinically if you're not familiar with the research? answer: you mess up a lot), as a general rule, PsyD programs tend to be more clinically-oriented and greatly de-emphasize research, so if you really want to steer clear of research, that's what to look for. Again, it varies by the program, but that's a general guideline.

5) Private practice is a tough field to get into these days due to managed care, many people join group practices to better protect themselves, but sure, with a doctorate you can go into any relevant job within reason.

6) Earning potential depends on the specialty, and I can't quote any numbers, but if money's what you're looking for and you tailor your career with that goal, then the sky's the limit.
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[steff]

hey guys--
i'm shopping for med schools,
any suggestions on ones with a good neurology program/department?

thanks

[Emi]