I’m thinking of going into either neuropsychology or clinical psychology, should i do grad work in clinical?
Question by Theroi: I’m thinking of going into either neuropsychology or clinical psychology, should i do grad work in clinical?
Should i just go to grad school for clinical psychology and then specialize later?
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Answer by Brandon
You can try doing a MA or MS in clinical psychology if you want to see if neuropsych is what you want. But doing a doctorates is pretty much the end of the road, so you’ll want to have decided by then.
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Hempington said,
Wrote on August 15, 2011 @ 3:45 pm
Yes, you should go to grad school for clinical psychology but pick a school that has a strong neuropsychology department. Have that as a minor.
It is becoming increasingly evident that neuropsychologists, without a strong clinical background are at a disadvantage both in terms of their work and in the marketplace.
The road does split a bit when you decide on your dissertation, internship and postdoc training.
Jade said,
Wrote on August 15, 2011 @ 4:16 pm
You should pursue clinical psychology and then ensure you receive additional training in neuropsychology through practicum placements, internships, paid employment, and a post-doc. The best neuropsychologists I have worked with have graduated from clinical programs and all did post-docs in neuropsych.