Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
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subspecialty neuropsychology competencies. Current national guidelines<br />
recommend that students complete a two-year post-doctoral residency in<br />
neuropsychology following the completion <strong>of</strong> this program. Licensed clinical<br />
psychologists admitted to the program will receive a Concentration in Clinical<br />
Neuropsychology.<br />
Minimum Admission Requirements—Matriculating <strong>Adler</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> Students<br />
Students, who have completed the requisite assessment sequence (627,<br />
628 and 624), Biological Bases <strong>of</strong> Behavior (636), and a course <strong>of</strong><br />
Biopsychosocial Bases <strong>of</strong> Health and Dysfunction (648 or 649), are eligible to<br />
take Beginning Neuropsychological Assessment (720) as an advanced<br />
assessment elective. Following successful completion <strong>of</strong> this course (i.e., grade<br />
<strong>of</strong> B or higher) and both the therapy (614-616) and clinical assessment (611-<br />
613) practica, students interested in obtaining the Concentration in Clinical<br />
Neuropsychology may then pursue its remaining course requirements and<br />
completion <strong>of</strong> an advanced practicum and practicum seminar in clinical<br />
neuropsychological assessment.<br />
Minimum Admission Requirements—Outside Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
Applicants to this program typically require:<br />
• Licensure as a clinical psychologist, or a related health care license<br />
Approved applicants will be invited to a personal interview as a final step<br />
in the application process.<br />
Concentration/Certificate Requirements<br />
The following courses are required for the Concentration in Clinical<br />
Neuropsychology. In addition, students in this program should consult with the<br />
Program Coordinator to develop an individualized course <strong>of</strong> study. The program<br />
may be modified based on individual circumstances.<br />
700 Doctoral Internship* (2,000 clock hours) 0 cr.<br />
720 Beginning Neuropsychological Assessment 3 cr.<br />
721 Intermediate Neuropsychological Assessment 3 cr.<br />
722 Practicum Seminar in Neuropsychology I 1 cr.<br />
723 Advanced Neuropsychological Assessment 3 cr.<br />
724 Practicum Seminar in Neuropsychology II 1 cr.<br />
725 Neuropsychological Intervention Techniques 3 cr.<br />
726 Neuropsychology Practicum I: Assessment<br />
(400 clock hours minimum) 1 cr.<br />
80