Get as much training in psychology, biology, and other sciences as possible as an undergrad. Take some stats and research methods classes. Working with professors on research projects is a good idea. Next, get accepted to an APA-approved doctoral program in psychology. This does not have to specifically be a neuropsychology program, but you'll want to do a cognate and training in neuropsychology and preferably an internship related to neuropsychology and demonstrate competence. Pass the EPPP.
Can you go into research neuropsychology? Or is this considered behavioral neuroscience? I love biopsychology and I want to go into that field, but only in research. And the problem is that I don't want to teach and I heard in order to make money with research you have to teach as well because then you'll get funded. :(
I am 15 years old and I really want to be a neuropsychologist.. I started getting into and taking notes on different types of psychology and neuro really stood out. Does anyone have any top colleges for neuropsychologist? Or maybe any other things to get me prepared ?
do NOT take your core classes at jr colleges. Most universities dont allow it to transfer. Your best bet is to know what school you want to go to and see if they are transferrable first. Focus on being the best applicant you can be undergrad wise. Volunteer, join in on lab assistant for research (or see if you can get a work study job on campus as a lab assistant) take your psychology pre-reqs (or get a psych minor) if you dont want to major in psychology (i majored in biology with minors in physics, chemistry, and psychology). Then worry about your list for clinical psychology (theres no such thing as a degree in neuropsychology its a concentration. you get a degree in clinical psychology with a concentration in neuropsych)
I am a high school senior, I got accepted into Gannon University and am planning on becoming a neuropsychologist but i have no idea what classes to take and to major in. I know I need a Phd in Psychology but what are the steps?
I would reccommend speaking to your college counselor/advisor. They can usually map out a clear direction for you with eventually getting into grad school. You also dont necessarily need to get a degree in psychology to get into a Phd program in psychology. You just have to fullfill the requirements and classes listed on the admissions part of grad schools. They will often list what classes they require. A master's degree is not required either for admissions into a Phd program. But, if you want to apply to a Phd program straight from your bachelor's degrre, it is highly reccommended to find a research project that one of your professor's is doing and gain research experience from them. You can ask you professors if they are working on a research or a counselor can usually reccommend a professor who is. Most Phd grad schools for psychology require a minimum gpa of 3.5, varied GRE scores and like to see that you have some research experience.
This definitely answers alot of questions for me. I'm very interested in teaching this field as a college professor somewhere in my future, but I'd like to begin by assisting neuropsych patients with their disabilities. I guess the only question that I have now is: what field should I begin in to be able to actually treat/assist neuropsych patients without going to med school?
I did. Thank You for that. Now I have another question for you: say I wanted to eventually become a college professor of Cog. Neuropsych/Cog. Neuroscience but still have the rehabilitation experience. What would you determine as the best route to do that?
I'm very interested in this field, and that is the most important thing to consider when deciding your future career, but does anyone know if the income of a neuropsychologist is worth the 7-9 years of college? I don't want to work through those 7 years and not be able to pay off my college loans, or be over qualified for a job when I could've gone into a different field and made more money.
Typically, to become a neuropsychologist you will need to get a Ph.D in clinical psychology. And Ph.D programs usually provide tuition waivers and a graduate stipend to cover the expenses. Ph.D students primarily do not end up with a lot of loans because of this.
