Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009

Neuropsychology; its growing professional organizations such as the
International Neuropsychological Society (INS), the National Academy of
Neuropsychology (NAN) and Division 40 of the American Psychological
Association; its recognition by the National Register of Health Care Providers;
and establishment of credentialing boards such as the American Board of
Clinical Neuropsychology and the American Board of Professional
Neuropsychology.
Division 40 of the American Psychological Association defines a clinical
neuropsychologist as follows:
A Clinical Neuropsychologist is a professional psychologist who applies
principles of assessment and intervention based upon the scientific study
of human behavior as it relates to normal and abnormal functioning of the
central nervous system. The Clinical Neuropsychologist is a doctoral-level
psychology provider of diagnostic and intervention services who has
demonstrated competence in the application of such principles for human
welfare following:
• Successful completion of systematic didactic and experiential training
in neuropsychology and neuroscience at a regionally accredited
university;
• Two or more years of appropriate supervised training applying
neuropsychological service in a clinical setting;
• Licensing and concentration to provide psychological services to the
public by the laws of the state or province in which he or she lives;
and
• Review by one’s peers as a test of these competencies.
The Concentration/Certificate in Clinical Neuropsychology was developed
following the guidelines set forth by Division 40 of the American Psychological
Association. Its requirements are continually under examination and revisions
are expected.
The Concentration/Certificate is designed to provide doctoral students with
the opportunity to develop a solid competence and proficiency in clinical
neuropsychology. For Adler School’s doctoral students, completion of the
Concentration in Clinical Neuropsychology, in conjunction with the Psy.D. in
Clinical Psychology, prepares graduates to complete advanced work (i.e.,
postdoctoral fellowship), leading to careers in clinical neuropsychology and to
board certification. Note that a year of post-doctoral training is required for
licensure as a psychologist in most states and provinces. In addition, graduates
are expected to continue training on a post-doctoral level and to acquire
additional supervised clinical experience to increase both general and
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