Online Neuropsychology Programs

Neuropsychology combines studying how the brain works and the physical structures that help generate and deliver thoughts and messages through the brain. This psychology area sounds like a medical degree, and graduates usually find work in hospitals and labs, but the work is verbal instead of working with the body. To learn how to become a cognitive neuropsychologist through a degree program, continue reading below.

Choosing the Right Online Neuropsychology Degree Program

Neuropsychology is a specialty field of psychology that requires a Ph.D. or Psy.D. and supervised experience before working independently. Becoming a neuropsychologist and contributing to research involves an average of 10 years of education.

Alternatively, students can earn their undergraduate degree in pre-med or biology and take psychology courses as part of their electives. A student needs to ensure that the online program they attend has accreditation regardless of their chosen educational pathway. Accreditation ensures that the education that’s provided meets industry standards and that graduates receive an education that’s accepted by governments and the public at large.

The American Psychology Association (APA) accredits all psychology programs at the graduate and doctoral levels but not at the undergraduate level. Before applying to an undergraduate program in psychology or a related field, ensure it’s certified by a licensing body that the Department of Education recognizes. Accreditation for undergraduate psychology programs is handled by the Higher Learning Commission or regional accreditation.

Bachelor's Degree

Students seeking to become neuropsychologists must complete an undergraduate degree in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field. Earning a bachelor’s in general psychology guarantees that a student can gain entry into a master’s degree program for neuropsychology, as there are no degree programs that feature this concentration. However, a student may wish to take a degree program that introduces them to the field of neuropsychology through elective courses.

Master's Degree

In general, students aren’t required to earn their master’s degree in neuropsychology or a related field. Instead, a student can apply for their doctorate (Psy.D. or Ph.D.) after graduating with their bachelor’s degree.

Doctorate

To work as a neuropsychologist, a student has to earn a Psy.D. or Ph.D. from an accredited program. A Ph.D. program focuses more on the psychological aspect of the neuropsychology field. In contrast, a Psy.D. qualifies a graduate to work in different clinical settings and in one-on-one settings with clients.

Which Neuropsychology Degree is Right for Me?

	Bachelor’s Degree	Master’s Degree	Graduate Certificate	PhD or PsyD
I am interested in gaining entry-level experience in neuropsychology	x
I want to get started in my neuropsychology career before I pursue more education	x
I want to pursue a non-patient-facing role in neuropsychology	x	x
I want to pursue or switch to a niche neuropsychology specialty		x	x
I already have a neuropsychology degree and want to gain specialized knowledge			x	x
I want to conduct research in neuropsychology		x		x
I want to become a licensed applied neuropsychologist and treat patients				x
I want to work in academia				x

Neuropsychology Degree Program Curriculum

The neuropsychology concentration begins at the doctorate level. The curriculum for undergraduate and master’s degree programs depends on the degree concentration. Some of the courses included in an online neuropsychology degree program may have:

• Neuropsychological Assessment

• Functional Neuroanatomy in Neuropsychology

• Basic Neurosciences Survey

• Child Clinical Neuropsychology

• Brain Asymmetry: Functional and Structural Differences Between Hemispheres

• Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory and Perception

Bachelor's: 120 to 130 credits

Master's: 60 credits

Doctorate: 64 credits

Neuropsychology Degree Program Clinical Requirements

The clinical requirements for an online neuropsychology degree differ from school to school. However, students can expect a minimum requirement of 1,600 hours of clinical study as this is the number of hours required to sit for the Examination for the Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP). Clinical hours are spent in on-campus clinics, affiliated hospitals, and laboratories.

Graduates must also complete one to two years of post-doctorate work in a residency, a dissertation based on their research, and a supervised internship before becoming licensed to practice as a neuropsychologist.

List of Online Neuropsychology Degree Programs

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