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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727 Neuropsychology Practicum II: Assessment<br />
(400 clock hours minimum) 1 cr.<br />
728 Pediatric Neuropsychological Assessment 3 cr.<br />
Total Credit Hours: 19<br />
* Doctoral Internship with a focus <strong>of</strong> at least 50% on neuropsychology.<br />
Although not required, <strong>Adler</strong> <strong>School</strong> doctoral students, who are completing<br />
this concentration program, are highly encouraged to carry out a dissertation<br />
that is primarily neuropsychological in nature.<br />
In addition to the neuropsychology courses listed above, other related<br />
elective courses are <strong>of</strong>fered intermittently, on such topics as psychological and<br />
medical aspects <strong>of</strong> head trauma, assessing memory and amnesic disorders,<br />
ADHD seminar, and the Halstead-Reitan Battery.<br />
Graduation Requirements<br />
1. Satisfactory completion <strong>of</strong> 19 credit hours, including all required<br />
courses.<br />
2. Satisfactory completion <strong>of</strong> 800 clock hours <strong>of</strong> clinical<br />
neuropsychological assessment practicum with ancillary seminars.<br />
3. A cumulative grade point average <strong>of</strong> 3.0 or higher and no more than<br />
one grade <strong>of</strong> “C.”<br />
4. Satisfactory completion <strong>of</strong> a 2,000 hour doctoral internship with a<br />
focus <strong>of</strong> at least 50% on neuropsychology.<br />
5. Submission <strong>of</strong> a completed Graduation Application and full payment<br />
<strong>of</strong> all outstanding tuition and fees.<br />
6. Faculty approval for graduation and recommendation to the Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Trustees for the conferral <strong>of</strong> the Concentration in Clinical<br />
Neuropsychology.<br />
Concentration/Certificate<br />
in Group Psychotherapy<br />
The innovative Certificate in Group Psychotherapy program is designed to<br />
provide students with an opportunity to explore and expand pr<strong>of</strong>essional and<br />
personal capabilities. The program incorporates theory and technique in group<br />
therapy development <strong>of</strong> the therapist’s style, and the applications <strong>of</strong> group<br />
therapy methods to resolving conflict and addressing social issues. The central<br />
goal is to increase students’ effectiveness and creativity in therapeutic<br />
interactions by helping them experience and understand the use <strong>of</strong> self in the<br />
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